The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 30,300
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000

ⓘ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 LPG is 8.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
71.3
80.7
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
189.2 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.24 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
V250
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
175 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
22.55 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
22 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
316 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
235 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data