The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 50,900
€ 27,300
€ 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 13.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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 2.5
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.02 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
E46
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline 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
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
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
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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).
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
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
