The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 32,600
€ 40,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
57.7
73
80.9
56.3
71.3
80
73 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 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 320i
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.51 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
KL1G
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
567 mi
Range
703 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
