Mercedes E class 2016 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2015

 
Mercedes E class
2016 - 2020
Chevrolet Malibu
2015 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 194 HP250 HP
Torque: 400 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds6.7 seconds
Chevrolet Malibu is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 56 HP less power than Chevrolet Malibu, but torque is 50 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data8.7
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres49 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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 8 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLEInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Malibu might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.92 m4.92 m
Width: 1.85 m1.85 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Chevrolet Malibu are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres447 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1470 litresno data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 93 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu.
Turning diameter: 11.6 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 2`3201`487
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 27 400no data
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
Chevrolet Malibu has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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