The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 30,000

€ 75,800

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 8.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.3
72
79.9
56.3
71.3
79.2
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110
190.7
110.6
182.4
190.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
6.63 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
TF
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
748 mi
Range
449 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
ALPINA B3 S 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