Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300dvsChevrolet Malibu (XL) · Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) · Facelift 2019

Redline 550T

241 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
245hp183kW
241hp180kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
896km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,589mm63in
Rear track-
1,591mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume-
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
60L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dChevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550TPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T5,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
241 hp
180 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d has 4 hp more than Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
1,525 kg
3,362 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d5.9 s
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
759 km
472 mi
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
896 km
556 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
241 hp
180 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.9 s
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
245 hp
183 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
896 km
556 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dChevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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