The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 30,000
€ 54,400
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Hybrid 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 Hybrid
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 Hybrid
ALPINA B3 3.3
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.14 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 3.3
TF
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 3.3
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 3.3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
748 mi
Range
337 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
219.8 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
