The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 27,300
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is 17.3 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
1811
2011
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1450 mm
Height
1431 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
2810
4632
4805 mm
Length
4632 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2190 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.62 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 bhp
434 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
237 NM
660 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
10.23 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
30 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
472 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data