The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 32,600
€ 52,800
€ 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 9.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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
191.5 in
Length
182 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.71 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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 ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
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).
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
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
