The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 41,800
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
182.2 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.7 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
F31
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft