The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 (06 - 10) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 23,100
€ 66,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 is 8.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW M3
57.1
71.3
80.7
57
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
106.3
189.2
108.7
180.3
189.2 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW M3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.64 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW M3
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW M3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW M3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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23.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
23.83 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
29 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
493 mi
Range
316 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
493 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
235 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
155.3 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
