Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320 td (150 Hp) Automatic & Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) 5.7 d V8 (105 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335i (306 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | Malibu | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981) | 3 Series Touring (E91) |
| Engine / modification: | 320 td (150 Hp) Automatic | 5.7 d V8 (105 Hp) Automatic | 335i (306 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1981 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1983 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Pick-up | |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.7 l/100 km | 14.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 67 l | 63 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 235 g/km | ||
| Power: | 150 hp | 105 hp | 306 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 3200 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 214 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 5.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 271 Nm @ 1600 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1300-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M47D20 | LF9 | N54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 5735 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 6.0 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 9.3 l | 16.5 l | 8.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 22.5 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 85.98 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 103.05 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 5121 mm | 4520 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1776 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2013 mm | ||
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1408 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2974 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1486 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1467 mm | 1513 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 160 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 23.5 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 17.5 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 14.5 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 915 mm | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1232 mm | 1005 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 450 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 1375 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1895 kg | 2170 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 kg | 1705 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/75 R14 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J X 16 | 6.0J x 14 | 8J x 17 |