The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 36,400

€ 32,600

€ 36,400
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 EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.3
71.3
80
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.98 %

General
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
690 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data