The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 29,100
€ 47,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is 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 2.0
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 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.02 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
TF
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
362 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
144 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).
204.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
