The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 47,800
€ 29,600
€ 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 13.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.1
71.3
80.7
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
54.9 in
Height
57.1 in
107.3
176
106.3
189.2
176 in
Length
189.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.86 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
E46
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
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).
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
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
