The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 26,300
€ 50,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 33.4 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
1450
1810
2050
1395
1739
1939
1810 mm
Width
1739 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1450 mm
Height
1395 mm
2700
4805
2725
4471
4805 mm
Length
4471 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.03 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
V250
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
1993 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
142 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
195 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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11.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.36 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
11.09 kg/bhp
5.36 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
32 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
454 mi
Range
334 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
221.6 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
