The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 39,300
€ 31,100
€ 39,300
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 330d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 330d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.7
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
108.7
178
107.8
191.5
178 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.77 %
General
BMW 330d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
228 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 330d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
16.2 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
36 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
583 mi
Range
582 mi
BMW 330d DPF
583 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 330d DPF
133.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
