The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 31,100
€ 28,900
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 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 34.5 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1421
1817
1989
1465
1855
2055
1817 mm
Width
1855 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2760
4520
2737
4865
4520 mm
Length
4865 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.15 %
General
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 318i
127 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
BMW 318i
180 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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11.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.54 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
495 mi
Range
582 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 318i
149.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
