The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 26,300
€ 40,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 10.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 325d
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
178.4
189.2 in
Length
178.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 325d
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.17 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 325d
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 325d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 325d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
454 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
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).
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















