The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 31,500
€ 71,800
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is 19.4 cm longer, 2.2 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
1465
1855
2055
1424
1877
2037
1855 mm
Width
1877 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1465 mm
Height
1424 mm
2737
4865
2812
4671
4865 mm
Length
4671 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.73 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
KL1G
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.75 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
3.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M3
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
856 mi
Range
424 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
