The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 77,600

€ 41,800

€ 77,600
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 8.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
110.6
182.4
110.4
191.1
182.4 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.95 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
F31
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

8-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
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
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
185 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
15.76 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
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
405 mi
Range
473 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
405 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
174.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft