The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

€ 58,600
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,100
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
56.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
71.3
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.2 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
106.3
189.2
182.4 in
Length
189.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.11 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 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
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 LPG
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 LPG

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
171 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG

▶ REPLAY
10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.45 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 lb/hp
24.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
23 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
293 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
293 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 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).
150.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
150.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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