Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) & Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe 3.3 V6 (94 Hp) CAT & Ford Focus III Hatchback (facelift 2014) 1.5 TDCi (95 Hp) S&S
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model: | 3 Series | Malibu | Focus |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | Malibu IV Sport Coupe | Focus III Hatchback (facelift 2014) |
| Engine / modification: | 330xi (231 Hp) | 3.3 V6 (94 Hp) CAT | 1.5 TDCi (95 Hp) S&S |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1978 year | 2014 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1979 year | 2018 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 4.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 3.4 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 3.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.45 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 68 l | 53 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 98 g/km | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 94 hp | 95 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 3600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 182 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.6 sec | 12.0 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 209 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 1500-2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | XXDA, XXDC | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 3292 cm3 | 1499 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | 4.0 l | 3.85 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 7.3 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 8.2 | 16 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 88.4 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 88.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4895 mm | 4358 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1816 mm | 1823 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | ||
| Height: | 1434 mm | 1354 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2745 mm | 2648 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1486 mm | 1544 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1467 mm | 1559 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 137 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 20 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 15 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 14 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 915 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1235 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 277 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 470 l | 1062 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | ||
| Max weight: | 2040 kg | 1900 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1397 kg | 1338 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | 12.2 m | 11 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 185/75 R14 | 205/55 R16; 215/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 6.0J x 14 | 6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17 |