The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 35,200

€ 52,000

€ 35,200
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.6 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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
190.6
107.3
176
190.6 in
Length
176 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
3668 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.07 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
192 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
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19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
19.1 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
42 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
777 mi
Range
337 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
777 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
115.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data