The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)

€ 31,500
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 33,400
 BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 318i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
73 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
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 318i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.74 %
BMW 318i (15 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
KL1G
Generation
F30
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-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
162 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
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
731 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
731 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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data