The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 26,300
€ 26,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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. The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 is 11.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318i
57.1
71.3
80.7
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
189.2
108.7
178
189.2 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.9 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318i
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
26 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
454 mi
Range
536 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
536 mi
BMW 318i
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).
138.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
