Chevrolet Malibu 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 18 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Chevrolet Malibu uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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