The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 28,600
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 61,200
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 S Bi-Turbo is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
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 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 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 2.0 D DPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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