The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
€ 40,100
€ 30,300
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
55.6
71.5
79.3
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
55.6 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178.9
106.3
189.2
178.9 in
Length
189.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
632 mi
Range
279 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
157.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
