The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 28,600
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 67,900
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 17.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
1409
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
1810
2050
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1409 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
2700
4805
4628 mm
Length
4805 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2055 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.37 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
F30
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
320 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

140 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

▶ REPLAY
4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 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
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
156.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 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
475 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data