The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 42,900
€ 27,300
€ 42,900
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 considerably. The BMW 330i is 10.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
178.4
106.3
189.2
178.4 in
Length
189.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
General
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline 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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
BMW 330i
12.87 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 330i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
522 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW 330i
522 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 330i
142.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
