The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 40,900
€ 50,900
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.1 inches longer, 4.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
57.5
73.2
83.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
73.2 in
Width
68.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.5 in
Height
54.9 in
110.4
191.1
107.3
176
191.1 in
Length
176 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.58 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
531 mi
Range
334 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
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).
221.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
