The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 32,600
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 52,800
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) BMW ActiveHybrid 3
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800

ⓘ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 24.1 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1465
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
1855
2055
1429
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
1811
2031
1855 mm
Width
1811 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1465 mm
Height
1429 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
2737
4865
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
2810
4624
4865 mm
Length
4624 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2185 kg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
116 kg
6.71 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KL1G
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
335 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
450 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 3

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

74 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

▶ REPLAY
9.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.78 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
48 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
600 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
390 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data