The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.1 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
68.5 in
Width
73.2 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
54.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
176 in
Length
191.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
18.55 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
E46
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
147 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
15 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
2136 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
30.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data