The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

€ 58,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,100
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 17.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1409
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1409 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
4628 mm
Length
4805 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.53 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
F30
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
700 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
173 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

▶ REPLAY
4.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4.88 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
53 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
279 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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).
157.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data