The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 31,100

€ 47,200

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
57.7
73
80.9
57
69.7
79.1
73 in
Width
69.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
107.8
191.5
108.7
180.6
191.5 in
Length
180.6 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.38 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
KL1G
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.961

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
582 mi
Range
533 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
158.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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