The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 52,000
€ 31,100
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 14.7 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.3
72
79.9
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54.9 in
Height
57.3 in
107.3
176
110
190.7
176 in
Length
190.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.4 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E46
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
165 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
725 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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
1034 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
