The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,600
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 17.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
1811
2011
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
1810
2050
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1431 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
2810
4632
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
2700
4805
4632 mm
Length
4805 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2055 kg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.52 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
F30
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
660 NM
320 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

Performance

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

60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
3.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3.93 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
156.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data