Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325iX (171 Hp) & Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | Malibu |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E30) | Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) |
| Engine / modification: | 325iX (171 Hp) | 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1982 year | 1981 year |
| Production end: | 1986 year | 1983 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 69 l |
| Power: | 171 hp | 85 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 3600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 223 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B25 | LT6 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 4293 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 6.0 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 13.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHV |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 22.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 85.98 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 103.05 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4895 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1837 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2745 mm |
| Front track: | 1407 mm | 1486 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1467 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 153 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 23.3 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 16.5 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 15.4 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 761 mm | 915 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 994 mm | 1235 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 469 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 1675 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1215 kg | 1481 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/60 R14 | 185/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 14 | 6.0J x 14 |