The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 39,200
€ 30,000
€ 39,200
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 13.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 325d
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
178.4
107.8
191.5
178.4 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.59 %
General
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d
194 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 325d
18.29 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325d
38 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
611 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 325d
611 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325d
127.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
