The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 40,000

€ 32,600

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.7
73
80.9
69.7 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
180.6
107.8
191.5
180.6 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.74 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
W204
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
573 mi
Range
567 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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