The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 38,600
€ 30,000
€ 38,600
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 325i 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 325i
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 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.08 %
General
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
270 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
154 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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7.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
7.14 kg/bhp
10.57 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 325i
38 mpg
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
529 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325i
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
