Chevrolet Malibu 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 175 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 225 NM less than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Malibu) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 447 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Chevrolet Malibu has 93 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`568 | 2`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 30 400 | |
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