The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 31,000

€ 25,900

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 320i is 11.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic.
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
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 320i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.97 %

General
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six 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 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
137 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
137 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
Performance
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
BMW 320i
21.23 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
495 mi
Range
279 mi
BMW 320i
495 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
157.7 kWh
BMW 320i
149.7 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data