The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 39,700
€ 31,100
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 328i 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 2.4.
BMW 328i
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
107.8
191.5
182 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
General
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
592 mi
Range
582 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 328i
119.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
