The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,100
€ 38,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 13.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325xi
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
191.5 in
Length
178 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325xi
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.44 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325xi
KL1G
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325xi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
582 mi
Range
395 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325xi
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
