The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 42,000
€ 30,100
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 330xi is 11.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
BMW 330xi
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 330xi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.68 %
General
BMW 330xi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
BMW 330xi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
388 mi
Range
279 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 330xi
191.4 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
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
