The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 31,100
€ 50,900
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 37.4 cm longer, 9.1 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
1455
1830
2030
1395
1739
1939
1830 mm
Width
1739 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1455 mm
Height
1395 mm
2795
4845
2725
4471
4845 mm
Length
4471 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.39 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
TF
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
5.36 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
725 mi
Range
334 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
221.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
