The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan OPC (09 - 13)
€ 52,000
€ 47,900
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 OPC.
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia OPC
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 OPC
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
18.24 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia OPC
E46
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia OPC
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
321 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
321 hp
Opel Insignia OPC
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
321 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
321 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia OPC
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia OPC
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia OPC
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
12.43 lb/hp
Opel Insignia OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia OPC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
22 mpg
Opel Insignia OPC
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
410 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
410 mi
Opel Insignia OPC
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).
200.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
200.8 kWh
Opel Insignia OPC
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Opel Insignia OPC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
