The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 34,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG is 7.1 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 316d
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 LPG
BMW 316d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 316d
V250
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 316d
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
142 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
144 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 316d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
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23.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
23.83 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
25 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 316d
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
318 mi
Range
824 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
318 mi
824 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
138.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
138.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 316d
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)
No data
