The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 71,800
€ 32,600
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.4.
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.1
73.9
80.2
57.7
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
110.7
183.9
107.8
191.5
183.9 in
Length
191.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.18 %
General
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
F80
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
424 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
