The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 58,100
€ 26,300
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 7 inches shorter and 1.6 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
55.5
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
55.5 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182.2
106.3
189.2
182.2 in
Length
189.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.54 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
173 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.45 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
24.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
703 mi
Range
454 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
454 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
168.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
