The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 31,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 34.5 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.4 %
General
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 320i
168 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
BMW 320i
210 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.6 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 320i
46 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
642 mi
Range
582 mi
BMW 320i
642 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 320i
115.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
