The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 31,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320si is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 320si
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.7
73
80.9
71.5 in
Width
73 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178
107.8
191.5
178 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320si
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
18.41 %
General
BMW 320si
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320si
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N45
Engine Series
N45-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320si
171 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320si
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 320si
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
BMW 320si
17.98 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320si
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320si
26 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
440 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 320si
440 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 320si
168.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320si
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
