The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 28,400

€ 52,000

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.1 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
ALPINA B3 S
59
73.1
82
54.9
68.5
76.3
73.1 in
Width
68.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
59 in
Height
54.9 in
107.8
190.2
107.3
176
190.2 in
Length
176 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
ALPINA B3 S
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.8 %

General
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
ALPINA B3 S
G09
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
ALPINA B3 S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
▶ REPLAY
25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
25.09 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
40 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
737 mi
Range
337 mi
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
737 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
219.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
111.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data