The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)

€ 62,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 27,500
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
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
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.99 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
E91
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
184 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft