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Comparison Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.7 V8 (165 Hp) CAT Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds (143 Hp) Automatic


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Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 5.7 V8 (165 Hp) CAT Automatic
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Brand: Chevrolet BMW
Model: Malibu 3 Series
Generation: Malibu IV Sedan 3 Series Sedan (E36)
Engine / modification: 5.7 V8 (165 Hp) CAT Automatic 325 tds (143 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1978 year 1993 year
Production end: 1979 year 1999 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 6 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.45
Fuel tank volume: 68 l 65 l
Power: 165 hp 143 hp
Max power in: 3800 rpm. 4800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 211 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.0 sec
Torque: 353 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 260 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5733 cm3 2498 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.3 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.8 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: OHV OHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 8.2 22
Piston Stroke: 88.39 mm 82.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 101.6 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 3 5
Length: 4895 mm 4433 mm
Width: 1816 mm 1698 mm
Height: 1354 mm 1393 mm
Wheelbase: 2745 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1486 mm 1418 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1467 mm 1431 mm
Ride height(clearance): 137 mm 130 mm
Approach angle: 20 °
Departure angle: 15 °
Ramp angle: 14 °
Front overhang: 915 mm
Rear overhang: 1235 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 435 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 470 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1810 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1499 kg 1425 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.2 m
Tire size: 195/75 R14 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size: 6.0J x 14 R15