Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 320i (150 Hp) & Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Malibu |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | 3 Series Touring (E91) | Malibu IV Station Wagon |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (129 Hp) Automatic | 320i (150 Hp) | 4.4 V8 (125 Hp) CAT |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 2005 year | 1978 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2007 year | 1979 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 61 l | 69 l |
| Power: | 129 hp | 150 hp | 125 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6200 rpm. | 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h | 218 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.3 sec | 9.4 sec | |
| Torque: | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 292 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N46B20 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 4389 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | 4.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | - | OHV | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 10.5 | 8.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 4 | |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4520 mm | 4911 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1817 mm | 1816 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1418 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2760 mm | 2745 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1500 mm | 1486 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1513 mm | 1467 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): | 425 l | 460 l | 1133 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1385 l | 2050 l | |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | The depreciated rack | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1620 kg | 1970 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1160 kg | 1435 kg | 1533 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.0 m | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 HR14 | 205/55 R16 | 195/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R16 | 6.0J x 14 |