The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
€ 32,600
€ 35,300
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 34.5 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
1465
1855
2055
1421
1817
1989
1855 mm
Width
1817 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1465 mm
Height
1421 mm
2737
4865
2760
4520
4865 mm
Length
4520 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.87 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
KL1G
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 325d DPF
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
400 NM
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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9.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.78 kg/bhp
8.25 kg/bhp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
567 mi
Range
592 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data













