The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 72,900
€ 32,600
€ 72,900
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 S 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 S 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 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.35 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
F30
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
190 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
409 mi
Range
567 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
