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 14.7 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
57.3
72
79.9
54.9
68.5
76.3
72 in
Width
68.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110
190.7
107.3
176
190.7 in
Length
176 in
110 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.4 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
TF
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
