The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 40,000

€ 31,500

€ 40,000
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 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 2.0 D.
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.85 %

General
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d
201 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
430 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
430 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
8.01 kg/bhp
10.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 325d
46 mpg
53 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
621 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 325d
125.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data