The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.5 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
191.1 in
Length
182.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.78 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
JF
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 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
490 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data