Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) & Chevrolet Malibu VII 2.4i (169/175 Hp) Ethanol Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | Malibu |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E46) | Malibu VII |
| Engine / modification: | 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) | 2.4i (169/175 Hp) Ethanol Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol / Ethanol - E85 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 62 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 229 g/km | |
| Power: | 225 hp | 169 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 217 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | LE5 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2384 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6600/6750 rpm. | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, VVT |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.4 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4872 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1785 mm |
| Height: | 1372 mm | 1451 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2852 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1514 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1524 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 260 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 427 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2045 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1645 kg | 1549 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 12.3 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 225/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R17 |