The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 25,900
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic is 7 inches longer and 1.6 inches taller.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
71.3
80.7
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
189.2 in
Length
182.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.06 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
137 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
137 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
144 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
25.47 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
22 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
490 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
279 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
157.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data