The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 71,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
57.1
71.3
80.7
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
189.2
110.7
183.9
189.2 in
Length
183.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
V250
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
421 mi
Range
424 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
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).
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
