The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 24,600
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 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 8.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
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 DPF (07 - 08)
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 DPF
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.67 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)

General

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 DPF
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 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

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.36 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
24.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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