The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 28,300
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
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 (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
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 2.5
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.64 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
190 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
421 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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