The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 24,600
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

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 S Bi-Turbo is 26 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
1437
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
1817
2015
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
1810
2050
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1437 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
2760
4545
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
2700
4805
4545 mm
Length
4805 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2045 kg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
6.84 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
E90
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S 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-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
540 NM
320 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
183 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

 REPLAY
4.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.05 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4.44 kg/bhp
11.05 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
662 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
662 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
125.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S 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