The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 30,100

€ 72,900

€ 30,100
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 LPG 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 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1450
1810
2050
1431
1811
2011
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1450 mm
Height
1431 mm
2700
4805
2810
4632
4805 mm
Length
4632 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.62 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six 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 LPG
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 LPG
237 NM
660 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
10.23 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
26 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
279 mi
Range
472 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
No data
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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