The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 32,600
€ 37,800
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 325d DPF.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
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 325d DPF
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.25 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
KL1G
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
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
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
