The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 30,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.3
71.3
80
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
182
107.8
191.5
182 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.08 %
General
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
141 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
23.22 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
824 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
824 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
