2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 BMW 316
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 BMW 316 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316.
Because 2006 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (327 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Malibu | 316 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
