The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 30,800
€ 28,300
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 316i is 7.1 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
BMW 316i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.3
71.3
80
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182
106.3
189.2
182 in
Length
189.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.02 %
General
BMW 316i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
BMW 316i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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