The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 31,100
€ 28,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 316i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 316i
57.7
73
80.9
56.3
71.3
80
73 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.8
191.5
110.6
182
191.5 in
Length
182 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 316i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.47 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 316i
KL1G
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 316i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
582 mi
Range
642 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
