The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 61,200
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 12.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
178.9 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.34 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
186 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 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
25 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
1036 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data