The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

€ 33,900
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09) Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
€ 48,800
 ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.1 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
73.1
82
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
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
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
107.8
190.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
190.2 in
Length
176 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.53 %
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

General

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
G09
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
187 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
142 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
17.72 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
39 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
359 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
725 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
206.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
123.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data