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 10.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
56
71.5
79.3
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178.9
106.3
189.2
178.9 in
Length
189.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.25 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
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
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
24.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
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
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
