The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 32,500

€ 31,500

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 160 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Mercedes C 160
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.8 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
184.5
107.8
191.5
184.5 in
Length
191.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.78 %

General
Mercedes C 160
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
W205
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
447 mi
Range
856 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
108 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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