The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 (06 - 10)
€ 66,000
€ 23,100
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 M3 is 22.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
1447
1817
2005
1450
1810
2050
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1447 mm
Height
1450 mm
2761
4580
2700
4805
4580 mm
Length
4805 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.63 %
General
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
E90
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
1993 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
142 bhp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
142 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
195 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Performance
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.81 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.06 kg/bhp
10.81 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
34 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
316 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
493 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Environmental Impact
235 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
