BMW 328 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Chevrolet Cobalt is quite a bit cheaper to get to the dealership than the BMW 3 Series. The Chevrolet Cobalt is tremendously less expensive than the BMW with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Chevrolet is a better choice than the BMW as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or big pets. The Chevrolet will definitely prove more convenient than the BMW 3 Series for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Cobalt's front cabin compared to the BMW 3 Series. The BMW 3 Series provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Cobalt does.

Dimensions
The BMW is markedly heavier than the Chevrolet Cobalt. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the BMW 3 Series than the Chevrolet because of its more capacious tank. The BMW 3 Series and the Chevrolet Cobalt compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the BMW 3 Series packs quite a wallop and will knock the Chevrolet Cobalt down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The BMW 3 Series and the Chevrolet Cobalt have about similar tires. With its tighter turning radius, the Chevrolet Cobalt is quite certainly more maneuverable than the BMW 3 Series, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The BMW's engine is considerably larger than the Chevrolet Cobalt's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the BMW is considerably more powerful than the Chevrolet Cobalt.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Chevrolet Cobalt isn't quite as generous as the BMW 3 Series's.