The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 29,600

€ 61,800

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D is 26 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1450
1810
2050
1437
1817
2015
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1450 mm
Height
1437 mm
2700
4805
2760
4545
4805 mm
Length
4545 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.27 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
148 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
320 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
11.11 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
37 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
531 mi
Range
384 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
531 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
193.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
156.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data