The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09)
€ 72,900
€ 25,200
€ 72,900
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 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 LPG
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.1
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
110.6
182.4
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 LPG
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.98 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
190 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 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
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
472 mi
Range
318 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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).
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
149.7 kWh
138.6 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
