Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Chevrolet Malibu

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$39,500MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$39,500MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$39,500

MSRP

$21,680

Listings

9611

Listings

9257

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Reviews Summary

As cars lose out to more popular trucks and crossovers, the C-Class sedan is still the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. More than 70,000 Americans took a C-Class home in 2016, all of them attracted to this car’s near-perfect blend of comfort, performance, price, and snob appeal. What’s in store for 2017? More of the same—and that’s a very good thing.

Reviews Summary

Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Engine

1.5L 160 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

34

MPG Highway

36
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$39,500MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$39,500MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$39,500
$21,680
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.3

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review

8.3 out of 10

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Summary
As cars lose out to more popular trucks and crossovers, the C-Class sedan is still the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. More than 70,000 Americans took a C-Class home in 2016, all of them attracted to this car’s near-perfect blend of comfort, performance, price, and snob appeal. What’s in store for 2017? More of the same—and that’s a very good thing.
Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 241 hp I4
1.5L 160 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5550 rpm
160 hp @ 5700 rpm
MPG City
24
27
MPG Highway
34
36
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