The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 43,200
€ 28,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 328i is 7.1 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.5
71.3
80
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.5 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182
106.3
189.2
182 in
Length
189.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.17 %
General
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
557 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
127 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 328i
127 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
