The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,500
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 70,800
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 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
182.4 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.92 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
185 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
856 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data