2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$22,270 | MSRP$43,550 |
Average price$22,440 | Average price$55,388 |
Listings47 | Listings17 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2021 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews Summary | |
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews SummaryThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new-car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, the Lexus IS, and the Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, the Cadillac CT4, and the Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form, and in Canada, 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while rear-wheel drive (RWD) is not offered. Our test car was a C300 4Matic with a long list of optional equipment. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City29 | MPG City |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.7 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3126 lbs | Curb Weight3825 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height56.6 in |
Length194.2 in | Length187.0 in |
Width73.0 in | Width80.0 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1202 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for Sale
Shop Now2021 Chevrolet Malibu for Sale
Shop NowOverview | ||
MSRP | $22,270 | $43,550 |
Average price | $22,440 | $55,388 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new-car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, the Lexus IS, and the Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, the Cadillac CT4, and the Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form, and in Canada, 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while rear-wheel drive (RWD) is not offered. Our test car was a C300 4Matic with a long list of optional equipment. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
MPG City | 29 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.7 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3126 lbs | 3825 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.6 in |
Length | 194.2 in | 187.0 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 80.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1202 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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