The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 32,600
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.4.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
1739
1939
1465
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 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 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
2737
4865
4471 mm
Length
4865 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.3 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E46
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
162 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

▶ REPLAY
5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
567 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data