The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 27,000
€ 57,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.3
72
79.9
56
71.5
79.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56 in
110
190.7
108.7
178
190.7 in
Length
178 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.24 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
853 mi
Range
400 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
185.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
