The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 24,600
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 72,900
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
71.3
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
106.3
189.2
182.4 in
Length
189.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.1 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
662 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
662 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
149.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data