The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318d (12 - 15)
€ 30,000
€ 33,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
57.7
73
80.9
56.3
71.3
80
73 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.8
191.5
110.6
182
191.5 in
Length
182 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.08 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
KL1G
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
889 mi
Range
824 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
