The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 24,600
€ 40,100
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF is 10.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57.1
71.3
80.7
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.6 in
106.3
189.2
108.7
178.9
189.2 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.27 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
24.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.36 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
39 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
662 mi
Range
677 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
662 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
125.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
