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 11.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178
106.3
189.2
178 in
Length
189.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.9 %
General
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
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
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
