The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 43,300
€ 27,300
€ 43,300
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 325d is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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 325d
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
General
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
770 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 325d
94.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
