The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 28,600
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S 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 DPF.
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
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 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
106.3
189.2
176 in
Length
189.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.86 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
168 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
206.5 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 S
206.5 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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