2011 BMW X6 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2011 BMW X6 and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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, 2011 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X6 | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X6 | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 779 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4879 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1689 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
