Comparison Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model: | Malibu | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Malibu IV Sedan | 3 Series Sedan (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.4 V8 (120 Hp) CAT Automatic | 323i (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1979 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 1980 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 68 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 120 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 3600 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8 sec | |
| Torque: | 291 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4389 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.3 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 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 | 1408 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1467 mm | 1421 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 137 mm | 130 mm |
| Approach angle: | 23 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 16 ° | |
| 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: | 1760 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1459 kg | 1375 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: | 185/75 R14 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.0J x 14 | R15 |