The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 27,300
€ 48,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S
57.1
71.3
80.7
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.1 in
Height
54.9 in
106.3
189.2
107.3
176
189.2 in
Length
176 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.95 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S
V250
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S
129 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
421 mi
Range
359 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
206.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
