The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 61,800
€ 27,300
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 2.5 is 10.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.1
71.3
80.7
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.6 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 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.26 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
421 mi
Range
384 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
193.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 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
