The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 58,600
€ 28,300
€ 58,600
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 D3 Bi-Turbo is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.2
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
56.2 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182.4
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 2.5
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.11 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
2.5 L / 122 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
171 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
668 mi
Range
421 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
