The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 64,200
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 S Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
71.5 in
Width
72 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
178.9 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.12 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
183 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
189.4 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 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data