The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,500
€ 36,100
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 34.5 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the BMW 325i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
1465
1855
2055
1421
1817
1989
1855 mm
Width
1817 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1465 mm
Height
1421 mm
2737
4865
2760
4520
4865 mm
Length
4520 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
11.11 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
KL1G
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
250 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
7.07 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
856 mi
Range
435 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
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).
170.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
