The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 57,900

€ 40,900

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 33.5 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 3.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1422
1817
2015
1460
1860
2120
1817 mm
Width
1860 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1422 mm
Height
1460 mm
2760
4520
2805
4855
4520 mm
Length
4855 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.6 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
E90
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
400 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
185.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data