The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
€ 33,900
€ 24,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325i is 11.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.88 %
General
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.36 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.28 lb/hp
24.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325i
28 mpg
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
466 mi
Range
662 mi
BMW 325i
466 mi
662 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 325i
159.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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
