The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 57,900
€ 23,500
€ 57,900
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 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Opel Insignia 1.6
56
71.5
79.3
59
73.1
82
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59 in
108.7
178
107.8
190.2
178 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Opel Insignia 1.6
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.63 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Opel Insignia 1.6
E90
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Opel Insignia 1.6
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
113 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Opel Insignia 1.6
177 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
29.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
588 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
Environmental Impact
185.7 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 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Opel Insignia 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
