The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 32,600
€ 69,800
€ 32,600
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 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
57.7
73
80.9
57
71.5
78.9
73 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
107.8
191.5
108.7
180.3
191.5 in
Length
180.3 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.07 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
KL1G
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
567 mi
Range
329 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 2.4
151.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
