The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 31,500
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 40,000
 BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 320i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320i
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (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 320i Steptronic (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 320i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.82 %
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320i
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
703 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i
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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 320i
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