The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
€ 75,700

€ 30,300

€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 13.4 cm shorter, 6.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1424
1877
2037
1450
1810
2050
1877 mm
Width
1810 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1424 mm
Height
1450 mm
2812
4671
2700
4805
4671 mm
Length
4805 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.67 %

General
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
F80
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
3.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.85 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
449 mi
Range
279 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
157.7 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data