The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,100

€ 67,900

€ 29,100
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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.34 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
TF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
490 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data