Comparison Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) 325d (204 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320d (136 Hp)
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | Malibu | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Malibu IV Sedan | 3 Series Convertible (E93, facelift 2010) | 3 Series Sedan (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic | 325d (204 Hp) | 320d (136 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1977 year | 2010 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1978 year | 2013 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.1 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.45 | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 68 l | 61 l | 64 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 160 g/km | ||
| Power: | 105 hp | 204 hp | 136 hp |
| Max power in: | 3800 rpm. | 3750 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 238 km/h | 207 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec | 9.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 251 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 430 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N57D30 | M47D20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3791 cm3 | 2993 cm3 | 1951 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 7.5 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.9 l | 7 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.2 | 16.5 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4895 mm | 4612 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1816 mm | 1782 mm | 1739 mm |
| Height: | 1376 mm | 1384 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2745 mm | 2760 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1486 mm | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1467 mm | 1513 mm | 1488 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 137 mm | 138 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 20 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 15 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 14 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 915 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1235 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 210 l | 400 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 470 l | 350 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent, spring | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2170 kg | 1875 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1422 kg | 1740 kg | 1375 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/75 R14; 205/75 R14 | 225/45 R17 91W | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.0J x 14 | 8J x 17 | R15 |