The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)
€ 31,100
€ 37,900
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 15.6 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the BMW 318d.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318d
1465
1855
2055
1435
1827
2068
1855 mm
Width
1827 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2068 mm
1465 mm
Height
1435 mm
2737
4865
2851
4709
4865 mm
Length
4709 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2851 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318d
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.7 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318d
KL1G
Generation
G20
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318d
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 318d
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
320 NM
BMW 318d
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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9.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.67 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
36 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 318d
26 mpg
city
54 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
582 mi
Range
578 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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