The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 31,500
€ 38,600
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 33.4 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
4531
4865 mm
Length
4531 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.23 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
KL1G
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.14 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
7.14 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325i
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
856 mi
Range
529 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
529 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).
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
