The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 33,400
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 23.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318i
1465
1855
2055
1429
1811
2031
1855 mm
Width
1811 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1465 mm
Height
1429 mm
2737
4865
2810
4633
4865 mm
Length
4633 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318i
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.52 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318i
KL1G
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 318i
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
220 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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9.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.01 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.67 kg/bhp
11.01 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
36 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318i
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
582 mi
Range
731 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
