The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 29,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 BMW 318i is 10.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG.
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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
178.4
106.3
189.2
178.4 in
Length
189.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7 %
General
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Performance
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.45 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
24.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
23 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
593 mi
Range
293 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
293 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Environmental Impact
125 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).
150.3 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
150.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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
