The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318d (15 - 18)
€ 31,500
€ 37,300
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
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
182.4
191.5 in
Length
182.4 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
KL1G
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 318d
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
856 mi
Range
885 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
885 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
82.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
