The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
€ 39,800

€ 24,600

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 DPF.
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 DPF
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.67 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
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 DPF
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
320 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.91 kg/bhp
11.05 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
446 mi
Range
662 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
662 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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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