The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 35,600
€ 26,300
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318i is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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
182.4
106.3
189.2
182.4 in
Length
189.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.75 %
General
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Performance
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.45 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
24.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
746 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
454 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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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