The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 70,800
€ 31,100
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.4.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.7
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
110.6
182.4
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 2.4
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.4 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
185 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
472 mi
Range
582 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
