The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 21.7 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1409
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
1830
2030
1811 mm
Width
1830 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1409 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
2795
4845
4628 mm
Length
4845 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.34 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
320 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
190 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
144 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data