The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 52,000
€ 27,200
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 14.6 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop.
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
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
190.6
176 in
Length
190.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3519 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.28 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
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 S
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
118 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
165 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
13 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
1061 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
1061 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
