The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 36,000

€ 55,000

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
56.8
72.4
79.5
53.2
69.2
80.1
72.4 in
Width
69.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
56.8 in
Height
53.2 in
106.1
184.9
107.3
176.7
184.9 in
Length
176.7 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3821 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.52 %

General
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
P-J/SW
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
134 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
177 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
124 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
28.51 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
31 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
458 mi
Range
350 mi
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
458 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
144 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).
212.1 kWh
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
144 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 3
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data