Chevrolet Impala vs BMW 3 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$27,060 | MSRP$33,150 |
Listings2675 | Listings9338 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryHas 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 SummaryForget 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 | |
Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 180 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque200 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3730 lbs | Curb Weight3370 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height56.3 in |
Length201.3 in | Length182.5 in |
Width84.2 in | Width80.0 in |
Wheelbase111.7 in | Wheelbase110.6 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,060 | $33,150 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
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 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | 2.0L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 200 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | 180 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3730 lbs | 3370 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 56.3 in |
Length | 201.3 in | 182.5 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 80.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 110.6 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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