Mercedes E class 2016 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 39 HP less power than Chevrolet Malibu, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 49 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Chevrolet Malibu are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 447 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes E class has 3 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 1`487 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | no data | |
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