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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp) & Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic


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BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)
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Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic
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Brand: BMW Chevrolet
Model: 5 Series Malibu
Generation: 5 Series (E28) Malibu IV Sedan
Engine / modification: 518i (105 Hp) 3.8 V6 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic
Production start: 1983 year 1979 year
Production end: 1987 year 1980 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 6
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 68 l
Power: 105 hp 115 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.6 sec
Torque: 135 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 237 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Model Engine: M10
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1766 cm3 3751 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.0 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: OHV
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 9.7 8.6
Piston Stroke: 71 mm 88.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm 95 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 3
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4620 mm 4895 mm
Width: 1700 mm 1816 mm
Height: 1415 mm 1354 mm
Wheelbase: 2625 mm 2745 mm
Front track: 1430 mm 1486 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1470 mm 1467 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm 137 mm
Approach angle: 23 °
Departure angle: 16 °
Ramp angle: 14 °
Front overhang: 915 mm
Rear overhang: 1235 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 470 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1160 kg 1412 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.2 m
Tire size: 185/75 R14
Wheel rims size: 6.0J x 14