The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 38,600
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 31,500
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 38,600
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 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
71.5 in
Width
73 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
178.4 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.24 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
856 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 325i
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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