The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 28,600
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 28,600
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
71.3
80.7
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

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 automatic 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

 REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.51 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
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
31 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
632 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
531 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
123.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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