The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. BMW 328i (12 - 15)
€ 30,000
€ 38,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 9.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 328i
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 328i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 328i
KL1G
Generation
F30
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 328i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 328i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 328i
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
889 mi
Range
583 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
583 mi
BMW 328i
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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 328i
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
