The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 31,500
€ 27,300
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 13.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
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 318i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.07 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
KL1G
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
856 mi
Range
664 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
