The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

€ 28,600
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 47,800
 ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF 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 D DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
1810
2050
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
1739
1939
1810 mm
Width
1739 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1450 mm
Height
1395 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
2700
4805
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
2725
4471
4805 mm
Length
4471 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
195 kg
11.85 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3
V250
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
320 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

140 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.25 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
11.11 kg/bhp
5.25 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
37 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
362 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
531 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
204.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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