The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
€ 61,800

€ 30,300

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 26 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1437
1817
2015
1450
1810
2050
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1437 mm
Height
1450 mm
2760
4545
2700
4805
4545 mm
Length
4805 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
10.26 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
E90
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
174 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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4.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.94 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
384 mi
Range
279 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
157.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data