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 11.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
57
71.5
78.9
57.7
73
80.9
71.5 in
Width
73 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
180.3
107.8
191.5
180.3 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.05 %
General
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
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
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
