Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 325d Automatic and Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 CAT Automatic

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 325d Automatic and Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 CAT Automatic [S]ave

Attribute
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981) 3.8 V6 CAT Automatic ×
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 325d Automatic ×
General
MakeChevroletBMW
ModelMalibu3 Series
GenerationMalibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)3 Series Convertible (E93)
Modification3.8 V6 CAT Automatic325d Automatic
Websitehttps://www.chevrolet.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats64
Body typeSedanCabriolet
Transmissionautomaticautomatic
Number of gears36
Production from (year)19812007
Production to (year)19832010
Performance
Emission standard-EURO IV
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Diesel
Max. power (hp)110197
Max. torque (Nm)230410
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)3,7522,993
Compression ratio8.616.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,2004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,0001,750
Cylinder bore (mm)9584
Piston stroke (mm)88.490
Fuel systemCarburettorDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlOhv-
Turbine-Turbocharger / Intercooler
Fuel tank (l)6963
Engine oil capacity (l)3.8-
Coolant capacity (l)14.38-
Chassis
ABS-+
Front wheel suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer-
Rear wheel suspensiondependent spring suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrumDisc
Tires size
  • 185/75 R14
  • 225/45 R17
Turning radius (m)12.2-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8954,580
Width (mm)1,8371,782
Height (mm)1,4141,384
Wheelbase (mm)2,7452,760
Kerb weight (kg)1,4471,670
Minimum boot space (l)-210
Maximum boot space (l)469350
Front track (mm)1,4861,500
Rear track (mm)1,4671,513
Ride height (mm)153143



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