The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
€ 58,800

€ 28,600

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 D DPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 D DPF
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

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

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 D DPF
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
320 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
177 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
400 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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).
156.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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