The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
€ 50,900
€ 33,900
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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, 4.7 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
E46
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
187 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
334 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
725 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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
