The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 52,000
€ 31,500
€ 52,000
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 S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 39.4 cm shorter, 11.6 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1395
1739
1939
1465
1855
2055
1739 mm
Width
1855 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1395 mm
Height
1465 mm
2725
4471
2737
4865
4471 mm
Length
4865 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
13.45 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E46
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
165 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
10.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
53 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
337 mi
Range
856 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
