The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 44,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320d
57.7
73
80.9
56.5
71.3
80
73 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
107.8
191.5
110.6
182.4
191.5 in
Length
182.4 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320d
KL1G
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
582 mi
Range
754 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
754 mi
BMW 320d
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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
