The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320i (08 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 31,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 13.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
57.7
73
80.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
73 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.8
191.5
108.7
178.4
191.5 in
Length
178.4 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.41 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
KL1G
Generation
E90
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 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
582 mi
Range
611 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
611 mi
BMW 320i
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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
