BMW 3 Series vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
Years produced1964-1965 | Years produced1975-Present |
MSRP$21,680 | MSRP$43,800 |
Average price$19,426 | Average price$26,212 |
Listings1162 | Listings1095 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3086 lbs | Curb Weight3536 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height56.8 in |
Length193.8 in | Length185.9 in |
Width73.0 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload829 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1964-1965 | 1975-Present |
MSRP | $21,680 | $43,800 |
Average price | $19,426 | $26,212 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3086 lbs | 3536 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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