The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

€ 47,800
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 29,600
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 33.4 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
1739
1939
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
1810
2050
1739 mm
Width
1810 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1395 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
2725
4471
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
2700
4805
4471 mm
Length
4805 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2055 kg
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
195 kg
11.85 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
E46
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
320 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
165 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
5.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.25 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
26 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
362 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
156.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data