Mercedes E class 2016 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2015

 
Mercedes E class
2016 - 2018
Chevrolet Malibu
2015 -
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP250 HP
Torque: 300 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds6.7 seconds
Chevrolet Malibu is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 66 HP less power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Chevrolet Malibu. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 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

Engine production duration: 8 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klaseInstalled 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.
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`2151`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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