The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 25,100
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800

ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
191.1 in
Length
178.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
JF
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 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
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
400 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
185.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 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
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data