The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,800
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 31,500
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 41,800
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 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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (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
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.49 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data