The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,000
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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
190.7 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.37 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
490 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data