The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 37,400
€ 31,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 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 280
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 280
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
General
Mercedes C 280
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
446 mi
Range
582 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
