The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 27,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. The BMW 318i is 28.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1421
1817
1989
1450
1810
2050
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1421 mm
Height
1450 mm
2760
4520
2700
4805
4520 mm
Length
4805 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.89 %
General
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
E90
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 318i
127 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
180 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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11.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.3 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 318i
39 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
536 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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 318i
138.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
