The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
€ 70,800

€ 30,300

€ 70,800
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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 7 inches shorter and 1.6 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
55.5
71.3
79.2
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
55.5 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182.2
106.3
189.2
182.2 in
Length
189.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.26 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

8-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)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
190 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 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
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
472 mi
Range
279 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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).
157.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data