118I Shadow Line vs Malibu LT
BMW · Chevrolet
1/4 Mile winner
118I Shadow Line
Beats the Malibu LT by 0.01s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 118I Shadow Line beats the Malibu LT by a hair, finishing 0.01 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 118I Shadow Line thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
136 hp
160 hp
0–100 km/h
8.5s
8.5s
Top speed
213 km/h
210 km/h
Engine
I3
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gasoline
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
250 Nm
250 Nm
Price
$36,000
$25,800
Simulated race times
Distance
118I Shadow Line
Malibu LT
100 m
7.346s
7.337s
1/8 mile
10.825s
10.819s
1/4 mile
16.196s
16.205s
1 km
28.738s
28.820s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Malibu LT is $25,800 vs $36,000 for the 118I Shadow Line — a $10,200 gap. Power: Malibu LT makes 24 hp more (136 vs 160).
FAQ
Which is faster, the 118I Shadow Line or the Malibu LT?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 118I Shadow Line is faster, beating the Malibu LT by 0.01 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 118I Shadow Line vs the Malibu LT?
The 118I Shadow Line hits 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, while the Malibu LT does it in 8.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 118I Shadow Line produces 136 hp; the Malibu LT produces 160 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 118I Shadow Line tops out at 213 km/h, and the Malibu LT reaches 210 km/h.
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