The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325d (15 - 16)

€ 31,500
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 41,100
 BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 325d.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
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 325d (15 - 16)
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 325d
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.36 %
BMW 325d (15 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
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 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.89 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
15.89 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
723 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d
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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data