The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 48,800
 ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.1 inches longer, 4.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
73.2 in
Width
68.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.7 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
191.1 in
Length
176 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
18.55 %
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S
JF
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S
119 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
22 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
359 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
206.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data