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 10.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
56.6
71.5
79.3
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.6 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178.9
106.3
189.2
178.9 in
Length
189.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.26 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data