The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 25,000
 KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 8.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
626 lb
15.95 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
187 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data