The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 30,000
€ 45,500
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 330i 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 330i
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 330i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.3 %
General
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
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
268 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330i
268 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
320 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330i
320 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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6.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 kg/bhp
BMW 330i
6.21 kg/bhp
10.57 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 330i
34 mpg
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
472 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 330i
472 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 330i
157.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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