The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,300
€ 28,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 11.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 318i
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
189.2 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 318i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 318i
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 318i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 318i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
421 mi
Range
495 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
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).
149.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 318i
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
