The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 50,900
€ 23,500
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6
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
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.54 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6
E46
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
113 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6
162 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
29.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
334 mi
Range
588 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
