Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 259 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 91 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes E klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 461 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Chevrolet Malibu has 79 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 16 800 | |
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