The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,100
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 17.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
1811
2011
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1431 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
2810
4632
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
4632 mm
Length
4805 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
1780 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2255 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
11.52 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
F30
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1993 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
142 bhp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
142 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
195 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
185 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

164 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG

▶ REPLAY
4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.41 kg/bhp
11.09 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
28 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
293 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
293 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 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).
150.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
150.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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