Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325iX (171 Hp) & Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic & Ford F-350 Super Duty IV Crew Cab (facelift 2020) SRW 7.3 V8 (430 Hp) Automatic LWB & Ford F-Series F-250 VI Regular Cab 6.4 390 V8 (160 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet | Ford | Ford |
| Model: | 3 Series | Malibu | F-350 Super Duty | F-Series F-250 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E30) | Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) | F-350 Super Duty IV Crew Cab (facelift 2020) | F-Series F-250 VI Regular Cab |
| Engine / modification: | 325iX (171 Hp) | 4.3 d V6 (85 Hp) Automatic | SRW 7.3 V8 (430 Hp) Automatic LWB | 6.4 390 V8 (160 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1982 year | 1981 year | 2020 year | 1972 year |
| Production end: | 1986 year | 1983 year | 1976 year | |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Pick-up | Pick-up |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.6 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | |||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 69 l | 182 l | |
| Power: | 171 hp | 85 hp | 430 hp | 160 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 3600 rpm. | 5500 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. | 644 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M20B25 | LT6 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 4293 cm3 | 7292 cm3 | 6391 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) | Carburettor | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHV | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 22.5 | 10.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 85.98 mm | 101 mm | 96.01 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 103.05 mm | 107.2 mm | 102.87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 10 TorqShift | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 3 | ||
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4895 mm | 6761 mm | 5215 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1837 mm | 2438 mm | |
| Width including mirrors: | 2690 mm | |||
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1414 mm | 1981 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2745 mm | 4470 mm | 3378 mm |
| Front track: | 1407 mm | 1486 mm | 1735 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1467 mm | 1707 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 153 mm | 224 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 23.3 ° | 17.8 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 16.5 ° | 17.9 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 15.4 ° | 15.9 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 761 mm | 915 mm | 970 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 994 mm | 1235 mm | 1321 mm | |
| Wading depth: | 681 mm | |||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 1852-2070 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 469 l | 2223 l | ||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent, spring | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | The spring | The spring | |
| Max weight: | 1675 kg | 3674 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1215 kg | 1481 kg | 2970 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | |||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 7484-8618 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | |||
| Tire size: | 195/60 R14 | 185/75 R14 | 215/85 R16.5 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 14 | 6.0J x 14 | R17 | 6J x 16.5 |