The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 58,800

€ 26,300

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 26 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
1422
1817
2015
1450
1810
2050
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1422 mm
Height
1450 mm
2760
4545
2700
4805
4545 mm
Length
4805 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.26 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
E90
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1993 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
142 bhp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
142 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
195 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
177 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
11.09 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
400 mi
Range
454 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
454 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
168.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data