The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325i (07 - 08)
€ 30,000
€ 34,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 13.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
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
191.5 in
Length
178 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
KL1G
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
889 mi
Range
551 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
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
