The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 36,400
€ 31,100
€ 36,400
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 9.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 320i
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
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %
General
BMW 320i
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
632 mi
Range
582 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
