Mercedes E class 2018 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 8 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 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: | 540 litres | 447 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 93 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 1`487 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 600 | no data | |
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