The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,300
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 69,800
 BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800

ⓘ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 LPG is 22.5 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
1810
2050
1447
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
1817
2005
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1450 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
2700
4805
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
2761
4580
4805 mm
Length
4580 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2150 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.35 %
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
V250
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
237 NM
400 NM
BMW M3

Performance

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

142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
10.23 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
26 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
329 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
329 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).
225.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data