Chevrolet Malibu 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 121 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 170 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger. Chevrolet Malibu is 40 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 447 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 13 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Chevrolet Malibu uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`487 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4000 | |
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