The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 27,300
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
71.3
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
106.3
189.2
182.4 in
Length
189.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.52 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline 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
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

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
185 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
421 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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