The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
€ 38,600
€ 28,600
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 2.0 D DPF.
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 2.0 D DPF
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.16 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
W204
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
450 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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).
156.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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