Mercedes E class 2018 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2015
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 211 HP | 250 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 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 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.7 | 8.7 | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1050 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 49 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 3440 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | no data | 447 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`625 | 1`487 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 27 400 | no data | |
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