The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 75,800
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 8.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
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 Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
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 Hybrid
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
6.63 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 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)
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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

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

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
748 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data