The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (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
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (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 2.0 T-GDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data