Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92, facelift 2010) 330i (272 Hp) Automatic & Chevrolet Malibu (XL) 535 (200 Hp) DSS & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | Malibu | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E92, facelift 2010) | Malibu (XL) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (272 Hp) Automatic | 535 (200 Hp) DSS | 318i (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2010 year | 2016 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2013 year | 2018 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 62 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 175 g/km | ||
| Power: | 272 hp | 200 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 6700 rpm. | 6200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 220 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.2 sec | 9.1 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 2750-3000 rpm. | 253 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N53B30 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 2457 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 11.2 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 90 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 6 DSS | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4612 mm | 4923 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1782 mm | 1854 mm | 1757 mm |
| Height: | 1395 mm | 1477 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2829 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1596 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1513 mm | 1599 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 143 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 520 l | 300 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Independent type McPherson | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 1810 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1480 kg | 1480 kg | 1385 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 91W | 225/55 R17 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7.5J x 17 | 7J x 16 |