The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

€ 69,800
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 27,300
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 2.5.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1447
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
1817
2005
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1447 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
2761
4580
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
4580 mm
Length
4805 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.35 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

General

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
E90
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
2492 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Performance

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

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4.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.11 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
24 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
421 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data