Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i (118 Hp) Automatic & Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.7 d V8 (105 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | Malibu |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46) | Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) |
| Engine / modification: | 318i (118 Hp) Automatic | 5.7 d V8 (105 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1981 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1983 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 69 l |
| Power: | 118 hp | 105 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 3200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 271 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B19 | LF9 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 5735 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 6.0 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l | 16.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | OHV |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 22.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 85.98 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 103.05 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 3 |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4911 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1826 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2745 mm |
| Front track: | 1481 mm | 1486 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1488 mm | 1467 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 158 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 23.5 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 16.7 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 15.6 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 915 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1251 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 1131 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2050 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1785 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1285 kg | 1670 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 195/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.0J x 14 |