Mercedes E class 2013 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 259 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 91 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 3 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 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 461 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 79 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 8000 | |
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