The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
€ 34,600
€ 30,300
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325i is 11.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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 2.5 LPG
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
General
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
551 mi
Range
279 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 325i
134.5 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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
