The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 25,900
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 EcoLogic.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
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 EcoLogic
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.78 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
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 manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six 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
137 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
137 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
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 EcoLogic

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
177 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
493 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
493 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data