The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 30,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 is 7.1 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 316i
57.1
71.3
80.7
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
189.2
110.6
182
189.2 in
Length
182 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 316i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.02 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 316i
V250
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 316i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 316i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
454 mi
Range
642 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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