The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 37,100
€ 32,600
€ 37,100
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 325d 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 325d
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 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.87 %
General
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
194 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 325d
194 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
BMW 325d
400 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
8.25 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325d
50 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
665 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 325d
665 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 325d
117.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
