The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 37,400
€ 26,300
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 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.
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.45 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
24.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
446 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
454 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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
