The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 32,600
€ 37,400
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 280
57.7
73
80.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
73 in
Width
69.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 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 280
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.65 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 280
KL1G
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 280
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
567 mi
Range
446 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
174.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
