The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 31,600
€ 67,900
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.3
72
79.9
55.5
71.3
79.2
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.3 in
Height
55.5 in
110
190.7
110.6
182.2
190.7 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.33 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
TF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
725 mi
Range
490 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
