The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)

€ 30,000
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

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 23.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
1465
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
1855
2055
1429
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
1811
2031
1855 mm
Width
1811 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1465 mm
Height
1429 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
2737
4865
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
2810
4633
4865 mm
Length
4633 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1975 kg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
195 kg
11.68 %
BMW 318i (15 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
KL1G
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 318i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
220 NM
BMW 318i

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

 REPLAY
10.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.01 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.57 kg/bhp
11.01 kg/bhp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318i
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
731 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data