The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
€ 66,000
€ 24,600
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 22.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 D DPF
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.68 %
General
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
E90
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
V8 petrol 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
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
320 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.05 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.06 kg/bhp
11.05 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
16 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
316 mi
Range
662 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
662 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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
