The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 25,000

€ 57,900

€ 25,000
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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.04 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
400 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 2.0
132.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data