The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
€ 30,000

€ 35,500

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 13.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 320d BluePerformance.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320d BluePerformance
57.7
73
80.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
73 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.8
191.5
108.7
178.4
191.5 in
Length
178.4 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320d BluePerformance
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.48 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320d BluePerformance
KL1G
Generation
E90
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 320d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320d BluePerformance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d BluePerformance
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
889 mi
Range
807 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
807 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data