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 8.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
57
71.5
78.9
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
180.3
106.3
189.2
180.3 in
Length
189.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.64 %
General
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
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
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
