The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

€ 39,700
BMW 325d (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 30,000
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 325d (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
182 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 325d (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.2 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

General

BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Performance

BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data