The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 24,600
€ 66,000
€ 24,600
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 D DPF is 22.5 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
1450
1810
2050
1447
1817
2005
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1450 mm
Height
1447 mm
2700
4805
2761
4580
4805 mm
Length
4580 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.68 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
V250
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
320 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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11.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
11.05 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
46 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M3
38 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
662 mi
Range
316 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
662 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 D DPF
125.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
