The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 30,100

€ 37,400

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 21.9 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Mercedes C 280
1450
1810
2050
1444
1770
2008
1810 mm
Width
1770 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1450 mm
Height
1444 mm
2700
4805
2760
4586
4805 mm
Length
4586 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Mercedes C 280
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.27 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Mercedes C 280
V250
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Mercedes C 280
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
237 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Mercedes C 280
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
10.23 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
26 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
279 mi
Range
446 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
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 LPG
157.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data