The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 30,800
€ 47,800
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo 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 3.3.
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
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 1.6 Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.66 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
19.44 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
362 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
621 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
204.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
132.6 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
