The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (09 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 29,800
€ 31,100
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 316d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.7
73
80.9
71.5 in
Width
73 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178.4
107.8
191.5
178.4 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %
General
BMW 316d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 316d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.53 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 316d
52 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
843 mi
Range
582 mi
BMW 316d
843 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
147.7 kWh
BMW 316d
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
