The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 38,200
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 11) Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 14.1 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo.
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 11)
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 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 11)
107.8
190.2
176 in
Length
190.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.53 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
E46
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
217 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
217 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
168 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
25 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
468 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
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