Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 325 ti (192 Hp) Automatic & Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 3.8 V6 (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | Malibu |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | Malibu IV Sport Coupe |
| Engine / modification: | 325 ti (192 Hp) Automatic | 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1979 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1980 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 68 l |
| Power: | 192 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 232 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 237 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 3752 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 8.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 3 | |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 4895 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1816 mm |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2745 mm |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1486 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1467 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 136 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 23 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 16 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 14 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 915 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1235 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 470 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1905 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1405 kg | 1400 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 185/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 6.0J x 14 |