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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 7.1 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.3
71.3
80
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.3 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 ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.97 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
F30
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
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
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data