The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 32,700
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 CDTI.
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13)
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 Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13)
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 CDTI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.24 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13)

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
5-speed automatic 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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
158 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
763 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
763 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
1195 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data