The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 67,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is 7 inches longer and 1.6 inches taller.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.1
71.3
80.7
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.1 in
Height
55.5 in
106.3
189.2
110.6
182.2
189.2 in
Length
182.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.54 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
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
190 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
421 mi
Range
490 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 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
