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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 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 E-class (W213)

E 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) · Facelift 2019

Redline 550T

241 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 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
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
245hp183kW
241hp180kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
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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
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
896km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,829mm111in
Front track-
1,589mm63in
Rear track-
1,591mm63in
Ground clearance
103mm4in
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Trunk volume
540L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
135g/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 E-class (W213) E 300dChevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550TPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 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
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
241 hp
180 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 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 E-class (W213) E 300d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
1,660 kg
3,660 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d6.2 s
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: 1.0 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 E-class (W213) E 300d and Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: 1.0 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
877 km
545 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 E-class (W213) E 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 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
6.2 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
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
877 km
545 mi
896 km
556 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300dChevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 km (11 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
  • Smallest trunk

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