The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 27,300
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 64,200
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 considerably. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
71.3
80.7
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
106.3
189.2
178.9 in
Length
189.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.26 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
183 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
421 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data