The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)

€ 47,800
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 30,300
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 2.5 LPG.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
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 2.5 LPG
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.95 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
E46
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
362 mi
Range
279 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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).
157.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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