The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 42,500
€ 30,000
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 320 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
57
69.7
79.1
57.7
73
80.9
69.7 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57 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 320 CDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.76 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
W204
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
595 mi
Range
889 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
