The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 27,300
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is 6.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
71.3
80.7
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
189.2 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.52 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
F30
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
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
472 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
472 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).
149.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 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
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data