The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 27,300
![Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Chevrolet_Epica.png)
€ 31,800
![BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_3er_F30.webp)
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 2.5 is 18.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the BMW 316i.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 316i
1450
1810
2050
1429
1811
2031
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1450 mm
Height
1429 mm
2700
4805
2810
4624
4805 mm
Length
4624 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 316i
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
![Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Chevrolet_Epica.png)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.03 %
![BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_F30.png)
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 316i
V250
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 316i
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4350 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 316i
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
237 NM
220 NM
BMW 316i
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 316i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
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Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 316i
▶ REPLAY
10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
10.23 kg/bhp
11.04 kg/bhp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
30 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 316i
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
421 mi
Range
642 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data