The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 30,000
€ 29,500
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 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 318d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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
107.8
191.5
178 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %
General
BMW 318d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
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 DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
120 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 318d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
42 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
677 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 318d DPF
677 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 DPF
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
