Chevrolet Malibu 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 244 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 66 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 71 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 80 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: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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