The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11)
€ 52,000

€ 33,500

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 Bio-Ethanol E85.
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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
190.2
176 in
Length
190.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.54 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
E46
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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 Bio-Ethanol E85
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 Bio-Ethanol E85
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
165 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
20 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
378 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
378 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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).
364.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
364.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
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