The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 39,800
€ 30,100
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 LPG.
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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 LPG
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
W204
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six 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
2.5 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 LPG
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 LPG
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
446 mi
Range
279 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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).
157.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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
