The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 36,200
€ 28,300
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.1
71.3
80.7
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
180.6
106.3
189.2
180.6 in
Length
189.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
W204
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
450 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
