The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

€ 25,900
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
€ 54,400
 ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic 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 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 3.3
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
1810
2050
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
1739
1939
1810 mm
Width
1739 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1450 mm
Height
1395 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
2700
4805
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
2725
4471
4805 mm
Length
4471 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 3.3
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.45 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 3.3
V250
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-six 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
137 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
137 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
195 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 3.3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.65 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
11.55 kg/bhp
5.65 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
26 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
337 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
279 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
219.8 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
157.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
362 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data