BMW 4 series 2013 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2011
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 7.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 17 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.8 | |
The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 73 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
1350 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 3 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 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.64 m | 4.87 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 23 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Malibu, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 545 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 64 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 21 000 | 7200 | |
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