The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 30,300
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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. The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG is 10.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
71.3
80.7
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
189.2 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.25 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
175 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
22 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
408 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
408 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).
181.9 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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