Comparison Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic & BMW 3 Series (E21) 315 (75 Hp)
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model: | Malibu | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Malibu IV Station Wagon | 3 Series (E21) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.8 V6 (105 Hp) CAT Automatic | 315 (75 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1977 year | 1981 year |
| Production end: | 1978 year | 1984 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 69 l | 58 l |
| Power: | 105 hp | 75 hp |
| Max power in: | 3400 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 154 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 14.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 251 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 110 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M10 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3791 cm3 | 1573 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 4.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 8 | 9.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4911 mm | 4355 mm |
| Width: | 1816 mm | 1610 mm |
| Height: | 1384 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2745 mm | 2536 mm |
| Front track: | 1486 mm | 1366 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1467 mm | 1373 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 20 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 15 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 14 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 915 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1251 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 1133 l | 404 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2050 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 1440 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1492 kg | 1010 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.0 m | 10.4 m |
| Tire size: | 195/75 R14; 205/75 R14 | 165/80 R13 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.0J x 14 | R13 |