The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09)
€ 52,000
€ 25,200
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 LPG.
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.58 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
E46
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
165 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
337 mi
Range
318 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
138.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
138.6 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 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
