The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 50,900
€ 31,500
€ 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 15.5 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.7
73
80.9
68.5 in
Width
73 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
54.9 in
Height
57.7 in
107.3
176
107.8
191.5
176 in
Length
191.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.45 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E46
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
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).
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
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
