The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
€ 29,100

€ 37,700

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57.1
71.3
80.7
55.6
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
106.3
189.2
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 D3 Bi-Turbo
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
142 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
144 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
24.45 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
23 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
293 mi
Range
702 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
293 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
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).
111 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
150.3 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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