The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 75,800
€ 30,100
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
182.4
110.4
191.1
182.4 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.68 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
187 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
1036 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
