The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

€ 37,900
BMW 320i (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 30,000
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
182.4 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 320i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

General

BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Performance

BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.33 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320i
43 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 320i
678 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 320i
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data