The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 52,000
€ 30,100
€ 52,000
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 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.1 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.7
73.2
83.5
68.5 in
Width
73.2 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
54.9 in
Height
57.7 in
107.3
176
110.4
191.1
176 in
Length
191.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.93 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E46
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
165 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
13 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
1036 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
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
219.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
