The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,600
 KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 8.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.56 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
188 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data