The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 75,800

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF is 6.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.1
71.3
80.7
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
189.2
110.6
182.4
189.2 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.59 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
236 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.51 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
31 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
531 mi
Range
449 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
531 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
157.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data