The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 66,000
€ 31,100
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 28.5 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1447
1817
2005
1465
1855
2055
1817 mm
Width
1855 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1447 mm
Height
1465 mm
2761
4580
2737
4865
4580 mm
Length
4865 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.06 %
General
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.06 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
316 mi
Range
582 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
147.7 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
