The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 28,800
€ 32,600
€ 28,800
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 320i 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 320i
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 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.57 %
General
BMW 320i
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
BMW 320i
20.78 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 320i
32 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
529 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 320i
529 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 320i
140.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
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
