The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 27,300
€ 52,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 3.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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 ActiveHybrid 3
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
8.96 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
V250
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 bhp
335 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
237 NM
450 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
10.23 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
30 mpg
48 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
421 mi
Range
600 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
390 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
