BMW 3 series 2010 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2011
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 17 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Malibu) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Malibu engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 25 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Malibu, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 545 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 335 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 7200 | |
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