The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 43,300
€ 32,600
€ 43,300
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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.3
71.3
80
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
182.4
107.8
191.5
182.4 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.04 %
General
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
770 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
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
94.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
