The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 32,100
€ 67,900
€ 32,100
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 8.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.7
73.2
83.5
55.5
71.3
79.2
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.7 in
Height
55.5 in
110.4
191.1
110.6
182.2
191.1 in
Length
182.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.74 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
JF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
989 mi
Range
490 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
