Chevrolet Impala vs BMW 3 Series

2015 Chevrolet Impala
2015 Chevrolet Impala
$27,060MSRP
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2016 BMW 3 Series
2016 BMW 3 Series
$33,150MSRP
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2015 Chevrolet Impala
$27,060MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 BMW 3 Series
$33,150MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$27,060

MSRP

$33,150

Listings

2675

Listings

9338

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Reviews Summary

Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration.

Reviews Summary

Forget about Nissan’s claim that it builds a 4-door sports car. Especially in new 340i guise, the BMW 3 Series is the real deal, an actual sports car equipped with four doors, thrilling to drive under almost every circumstance, and roomy enough for you and three other people. But is a 3 Series a luxury car? That’s debatable.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 196 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 180 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

196 hp @ 6300 rpm

Horsepower

180 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

22

MPG City

24

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

36
2015 Chevrolet Impala
2015 Chevrolet Impala
$27,060MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 BMW 3 Series
2016 BMW 3 Series
$33,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2015 Chevrolet Impala
$27,060MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 BMW 3 Series
$33,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$27,060
$33,150
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.4

4.5

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

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7.5 out of 10

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Summary
Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration.
Forget about Nissan’s claim that it builds a 4-door sports car. Especially in new 340i guise, the BMW 3 Series is the real deal, an actual sports car equipped with four doors, thrilling to drive under almost every circumstance, and roomy enough for you and three other people. But is a 3 Series a luxury car? That’s debatable.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 196 hp I4
2.0L 180 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
196 hp @ 6300 rpm
180 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
22
24
MPG Highway
31
36
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