The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 28,800
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (13 - 15) Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.6 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI.
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)
73.1
82
68.5 in
Width
73.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)
107.8
190.6
176 in
Length
190.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3578 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.65 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
E46
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
128 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
821 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
821 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data