The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
€ 70,800

€ 28,600

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 17.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
1409
1811
2011
1450
1810
2050
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1409 mm
Height
1450 mm
2810
4628
2700
4805
4628 mm
Length
4805 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.27 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
F30
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
320 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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4.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.34 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
472 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
156.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data