The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 117,600

€ 31,500

€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 CS is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
BMW M3 CS
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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 CS
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.92 %

General
BMW M3 CS
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
174 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
439 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data