The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 71,800

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 D DPF is 5.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
57.1
71.3
80.7
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
189.2
110.7
183.9
189.2 in
Length
183.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.03 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
V250
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
236 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.51 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
531 mi
Range
424 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
531 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data