The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 46,700
€ 31,100
€ 46,700
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 340i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW 340i
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
182.4
107.8
191.5
182.4 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 340i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
BMW 340i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 340i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW 340i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
BMW 340i
10.99 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 340i
32 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
504 mi
Range
582 mi
BMW 340i
504 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 340i
140.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
