The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 52,800
€ 27,300
€ 52,800
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 ActiveHybrid 3 is 18.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1429
1811
2031
1450
1810
2050
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1429 mm
Height
1450 mm
2810
4624
2700
4805
4624 mm
Length
4805 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
8.96 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
F30
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
600 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
