The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (05 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 33,900
€ 32,600
€ 33,900
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 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 34.5 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1421
1817
1989
1465
1855
2055
1817 mm
Width
1855 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2760
4520
2737
4865
4520 mm
Length
4865 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
7.68 %
General
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
BMW 325i
250 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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6.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
6.93 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
34 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
466 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 325i
466 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 325i
159.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
