The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 30,000
€ 69,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 28.5 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
1465
1855
2055
1447
1817
2005
1855 mm
Width
1817 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1465 mm
Height
1447 mm
2737
4865
2761
4580
4865 mm
Length
4580 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.76 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
KL1G
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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10.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.57 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3
43 mpg
city
17 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
889 mi
Range
329 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
225.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
