The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 47,200
€ 27,300
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is 4.7 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.8 in
Height
57.1 in
111.8
184.5
106.3
189.2
184.5 in
Length
189.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.17 %
General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
W205
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
16.58 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
65 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
60 mpg
city
17 mpg
69 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
863 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
863 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
74 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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
74 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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