The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 30,300

€ 58,100

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 17.7 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1450
1810
2050
1409
1811
2011
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1450 mm
Height
1409 mm
2700
4805
2810
4628
4805 mm
Length
4628 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.53 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V250
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
237 NM
700 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.88 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
10.23 kg/bhp
4.88 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
26 mpg
53 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
279 mi
Range
703 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
No data
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data