The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 25,200
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 LPG.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09)
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 LPG (06 - 09)
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 LPG
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
186 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 2.0 LPG

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
318 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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).
138.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
138.6 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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