The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 33,800
€ 32,600
€ 33,800
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 33.4 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
4531
2737
4865
4531 mm
Length
4865 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
139 kg
8.61 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.78 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 320i
42 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
575 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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