The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 31,500
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
182.4 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 318i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.74 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Performance

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data