The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 44,800
€ 32,600
€ 44,800
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 300 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Mercedes C 300
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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 300
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.82 %
General
Mercedes C 300
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
W205
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 300
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Mercedes C 300
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
651 mi
Range
567 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300
119.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
