The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 27,300
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 33.4 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
1739
1939
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1739 mm
Width
1810 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1395 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
2725
4471
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
4471 mm
Length
4805 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.03 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
E46
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
162 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

▶ REPLAY
5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
421 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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