The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 28,600
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

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 D DPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
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 D DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.82 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)

General

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Performance

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

 REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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).
156.4 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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)
No data