Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 259 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 11 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Malibu engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 10 200 | |
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