The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 36,500
€ 32,600
€ 36,500
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 320d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 320d
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
178.4
107.8
191.5
178.4 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.74 %
General
BMW 320d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 320d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
145 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.33 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
715 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 320d
715 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 320d
109.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
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
