The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 31,500
€ 29,500
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 34.5 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
245 kg
14.33 %
General
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
190 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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10.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
10.39 kg/bhp
10.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318i
44 mpg
53 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
611 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 318i
611 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 318i
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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