The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 53,800
€ 30,300
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.8 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.9
73.2
83.5
68.5 in
Width
73.2 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
54.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
176.3
110.4
191.1
176.3 in
Length
191.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
E46
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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 Touring
301 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
162 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
13 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
946 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
