The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 41,800
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
178.8 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.42 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
E91
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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 Touring
395 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
181 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 Touring
191.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft