The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 29,600
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 D.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
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 D
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.08 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

General

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
E90
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

Performance

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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).
156.4 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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