The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 75,800
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 21.3 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
1811
2011
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
1830
2030
1811 mm
Width
1830 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1431 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
2810
4632
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
2795
4845
4632 mm
Length
4845 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1780 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2255 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
185 kg
10.39 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
660 NM
320 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

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

56 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
4.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4.1 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
34 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
725 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data