The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 42,000
€ 28,300
€ 42,000
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 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 2.5.
Mercedes C 280
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 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.66 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
W204
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
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 272.948
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
436 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
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
