The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
€ 47,800
€ 30,800
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.1 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
54.9
68.5
76.3
59
73.1
82
68.5 in
Width
73.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.9 in
Height
59 in
107.3
176
107.8
190.2
176 in
Length
190.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.66 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
E46
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
362 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
