The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 32,600
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 13.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 318i
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
107.8
191.5
178 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.22 %
General
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
495 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
567 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
