The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 25,200
€ 39,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 LPG is 10.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 325i
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 LPG
BMW 325i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 325i
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 325i
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
142 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
144 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 325i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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23.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
23.83 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
318 mi
Range
483 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
318 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
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).
153.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
138.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
BMW 325i
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
