The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Opel Insignia Saloon 2.0 CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 52,000

€ 28,800

€ 52,000
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 37.1 cm shorter, 11.7 cm narrower and 10.3 cm lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI.
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
1395
1739
1939
1498
1856
2084
1739 mm
Width
1856 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2084 mm
1395 mm
Height
1498 mm
2725
4471
2737
4842
4471 mm
Length
4842 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1623 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2155 kg

Weight Difference:
143 kg
8.81 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
E46
Generation
G09
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
300 NM
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
16 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
337 mi
Range
821 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
821 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).
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
219.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
532 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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