The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 Hybrid.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.3 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima Hybrid
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima Hybrid
183 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
748 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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