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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GLC Coupe | GLC Coupe | GLC Coupe | GLC Coupe | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | GLC300 | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | AMG GLC63 S | L | LS | LT | Premier | Hybrid |
| Engines | |||||||||
| Transmissions | |||||||||
| Drivetrains | |||||||||
| Tires | |||||||||
| Audio Systems | |||||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||||
| Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value. | |||||||||
| Release latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor. | |||||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
| Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||||||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||
| Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | |||||||||
| Can turn on air conditioning system remotely using the key fob, to cool down the car before getting into it. Some also enable this with heat. | |||||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||||||
| Remote start the car using a phone-based app. Complimentary for at least three years. | |||||||||
| Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
| Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | |||||||||
| One-time charge for special order options | |||||||||
| Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |||||||||
| Homelink. | |||||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||
| Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | |||||||||
| If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | |||||||||
| Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | |||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to guide vehicle back into the original lane when detects that a lane change will cause a collision with a vehicle in the blind spot. | |||||||||
| Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |||||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||
| Ceramic composite front brake rotors. | |||||||||
| Adjusts seats and/or head restraints when sensors detect that the car is likely to be hit from the rear. Might also flash rear lights to warn approaching car. | |||||||||
| System scans for vehicles approaching from either side at an intersection, then assists with braking force if the driver starts to brake. | |||||||||
| Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |||||||||
| Warns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over. | |||||||||
| Indicates number of seconds behind preceding car. | |||||||||
| Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||
| Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | |||||||||
| Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||||||||
| Proactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance. | |||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
| Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat | |||||||||
| Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||||||||
| Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume. | |||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||
| Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | |||||||||
| Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control. | |||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||
| Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer. | |||||||||
| Additional features for stability control, such as performance calibration. | |||||||||
| Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||||||||
| Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
| No crossbars. | |||||||||
| Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | |||||||||
| Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |||||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | |||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
| Heats entire washer fluid system for greater effectiveness. | |||||||||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||
| Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone. | |||||||||
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||
| Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Actively splits power between the left and right rear wheels, which generally yields sportier handling. | |||||||||
| When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | |||||||||
| Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | |||||||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||||||
| Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance. | |||||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Close grille openings when not needed to reduce aerodynamic drag. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
| Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||||||||
| Sometimes referred to as a skid plate, but really an appearance item. | |||||||||
| Sometimes referred to as a skid plate, but really an appearance item. | |||||||||
| Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||||||
| Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | |||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period. | |||||||||
| Requires compatible Android phone. | |||||||||
| Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | |||||||||
| Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | |||||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||
| Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||
| Touchpad that interprets handwritten inputs. | |||||||||
| High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||||||||
| Connects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | |||||||||
| Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||
| SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||||
| In BMWs includes baseplate in center console that provides a connection to an external antenna, but that requires an additional adapter. | |||||||||
| Converts text messages to speech. | |||||||||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||||||||
| Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
| Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
| Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | |||||||||
| Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | |||||||||
| Wirelessly charger for phones and audio players. | |||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
| High beams automatically turned on and off. | |||||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||
| Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | |||||||||
| Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock. | |||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||
| Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||
| Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | |||||||||
| Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | |||||||||
| Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road. | |||||||||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. Can change the colors of the lights. | |||||||||
| Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | |||||||||
| LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
| One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||||||||
| Records acceleration, braking, and cornering data on a phone-based app. Integrated with car's controls. | |||||||||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||
| Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |||||||||
| Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | |||||||||
| Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||
| Reports engine speed. | |||||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| All-weather floormats. | |||||||||
| Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||||||
| Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together. | |||||||||
| Usually red or yellow. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||||||||
| Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||
| Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | |||||||||
| No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||||||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |||||||||
| Shocks mechanically adjust firmness based on direct road inputs. Not driver adjustable. | |||||||||
| Air springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height. | |||||||||
| Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Adjusts the suspension to counteract the effect of crosswinds. | |||||||||
| Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||||||
| Electronics gently tug the steering wheel to suggest which way to turn for most secure handling. | |||||||||
| Steering ratio gets quicker the farther the wheel is turned. | |||||||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | |||||||||
| Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. | |||||||||
Option Package Contents
AMG Line
Premium 1 Package
Driver Assistance Package
Advanced Parking Assist Package
Parking Assist Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Package
Night Package
Multimedia Package
Multimedia Package
Garmin Map Pilot
Advanced Lighting Package
designo Package
Leather Seating Package
Driver Assistance Package
Advanced Parking Assist Package
Parking Assist Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Package
Multimedia Package
Multimedia Package
Garmin Map Pilot
Advanced Lighting Package
designo Package
Driver Assistance Package
Advanced Parking Assist Package
Parking Assist Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Package
Multimedia Package
Multimedia Package
Garmin Map Pilot
Advanced Lighting Package
designo Package
Driver Assistance Package
Advanced Parking Assist Package
Parking Assist Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Package
Multimedia Package
Multimedia Package
Garmin Map Pilot
Advanced Lighting Package
Sun and Wheels Package
Redline Edition
Leather Package
Convenience and Technology Package
Panoramic sunroof
Driver Confidence Package
Sport Package
Sun and Wheels Package
Driver Confidence Package II
Driver Confidence Package
Leather Package
Convenience and Technology Package
Driver Confidence Package
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