The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,000
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
73
80.9
71.5 in
Width
73 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
178.9 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.49 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
186 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
889 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data