2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 BMW X5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Malibu | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |