The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 42,900
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 13.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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 330d BluePerformance
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 330d BluePerformance
KL1G
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 330d BluePerformance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
582 mi
Range
665 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
665 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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).
117.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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
