2011 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Malibu | ML |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1951 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1862 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |
