Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$39,500 | MSRP$21,680 |
Listings9611 | Listings9257 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryAs 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 SummaryRodney 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 | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3417 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height57.6 in |
Length184.5 in | Length193.8 in |
Width79.5 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,500 | $21,680 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
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 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5550 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3417 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 111.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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