The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 35,600
€ 32,600
€ 35,600
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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.3
71.3
80
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
182.4
107.8
191.5
182.4 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.05 %
General
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
746 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 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
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
