The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 30,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 37.4 cm shorter, 9.1 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima Hybrid
1395
1739
1939
1455
1830
2030
1739 mm
Width
1830 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1395 mm
Height
1455 mm
2725
4471
2795
4845
4471 mm
Length
4845 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima Hybrid
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1662 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
182 kg
10.95 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima Hybrid
E46
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
187 bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
385 NM
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima Hybrid
165 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
16 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
337 mi
Range
748 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
