The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 29,100
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘ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 LPG is 26 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1437
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
1817
2015
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1450 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
2760
4545
4805 mm
Length
4545 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2200 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
10.26 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
1993 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
142 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
142 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
195 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
11.09 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
28 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
293 mi
Range
384 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
293 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
150.3 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).
193.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
150.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data