The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 71,800
€ 31,100
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 2.4 is 7.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
57.7
73
80.9
56.1
73.9
80.2
73 in
Width
73.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
56.1 in
107.8
191.5
110.7
183.9
191.5 in
Length
183.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
KL1G
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
582 mi
Range
424 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
