Comparison Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 330i (255 Hp) Automatic (US)
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model: | Malibu | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) | 3 Series Sedan (G20) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.4 V8 (115 Hp) CAT Automatic | 330i (255 Hp) Automatic (US) |
| Production start: | 1981 year | 2019 year |
| Production end: | 1983 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 69 l | 59 l |
| Power: | 115 hp | 255 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5000-6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 209 km/h | |
| Torque: | 278 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 399 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | L39 | B46B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4376 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | 5.25 l |
| Coolant: | 17.9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.3 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 8 |
| Length: | 4895 mm | 4717 mm |
| Width: | 1837 mm | 1826 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2068 mm | |
| Height: | 1414 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2745 mm | 2850 mm |
| Front track: | 1486 mm | 1582 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1467 mm | 1600 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 153 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 23.3 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 16.5 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 15.4 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 915 mm | 808 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1235 mm | 1059 mm |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 469 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1555 kg | 1628 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/75 R14 | 225/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.0J x 14 | 7.5J x 18 |