The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 30,000
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
73
80.9
73.9 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
183.9 in
Length
191.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.48 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

General

BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
F80
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Performance

BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data