The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 36,800

€ 27,300

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 28.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3.7 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1413
1817
2015
1450
1810
2050
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1413 mm
Height
1450 mm
2760
4520
2700
4805
4520 mm
Length
4805 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.3 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
E90
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
M47
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
410 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
148 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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7.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
7.41 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
48 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
642 mi
Range
421 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 DPF
121.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data