The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 28,300
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 28,300
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. 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 S Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
71.3
80.7
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
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 (6-speed) (08 - 10)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
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 S Bi-Turbo
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.64 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
409 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
409 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).
172.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data