The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 69,700

€ 27,500

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
55.5
71.3
79.2
57.9
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
110.6
182.2
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
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.29 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
F31
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
188 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
484 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft