The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)

€ 30,000
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 37,800
BMW 325d (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

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 13.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
73
80.9
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
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 325d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.18 %
BMW 325d (10 - 11)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
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 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

 REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
665 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
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).
117.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
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