The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 29,100
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200

ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
71.3
80.7
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD 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
56.6 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD 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 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.26 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
142 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
144 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
24.45 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
23 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
293 mi
Range
391 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
293 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
189.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
150.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data