2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 5 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW X3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Malibu | X3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |
