Chevrolet Malibu 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 51 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 51 NM less than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.3 | |
| Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
438 litres | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`160 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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