The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 67,900

€ 27,300

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 17.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1431
1811
2011
1450
1810
2050
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1431 mm
Height
1450 mm
2810
4632
2700
4805
4632 mm
Length
4805 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.62 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
F30
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
188 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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4.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.22 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
490 mi
Range
421 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data