The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 38,700

€ 31,500

€ 38,700
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 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55.7
71.3
80
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
182
107.8
191.5
182 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.87 %

General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
864 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data