The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 28,600

€ 70,800

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘ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 DPF is 17.7 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1450
1810
2050
1409
1811
2011
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1450 mm
Height
1409 mm
2700
4805
2810
4628
4805 mm
Length
4628 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2230 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.27 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
320 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.34 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
11.11 kg/bhp
4.34 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
37 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
531 mi
Range
472 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
531 mi
472 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).
149.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data