The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 28,300
€ 36,500
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 28.5 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the BMW 325xi.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 325xi
1450
1810
2050
1421
1817
1989
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1450 mm
Height
1421 mm
2700
4805
2760
4520
4805 mm
Length
4520 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 325xi
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.48 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 325xi
V250
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 325xi
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325xi
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
237 NM
250 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 325xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
10.23 kg/bhp
7.51 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
30 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325xi
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
421 mi
Range
426 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
174.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
