The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 31,500
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 39.4 cm shorter, 11.6 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
1739
1939
1465
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
1855
2055
1739 mm
Width
1855 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1395 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
2725
4471
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
2737
4865
4471 mm
Length
4865 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2260 kg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
230 kg
13.45 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E46
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
162 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
10.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
53 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
856 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
221.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data