The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 42,000

€ 29,600

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 21.9 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D.
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
1444
1770
2008
1450
1810
2050
1770 mm
Width
1810 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1444 mm
Height
1450 mm
2760
4586
2700
4805
4586 mm
Length
4805 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.61 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
W204
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
320 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
151 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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7.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
7.17 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 280
30 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
436 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 280
178.2 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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