Chevrolet Malibu 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 49 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 66 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Malibu might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 447 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Chevrolet Malibu has 93 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`487 | 2`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 30 000 | |
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