The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 40,100
€ 32,600
€ 40,100
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 D3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 32 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1413
1817
2015
1465
1855
2055
1817 mm
Width
1855 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1413 mm
Height
1465 mm
2760
4545
2737
4865
4545 mm
Length
4865 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.04 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
E90
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
211 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
450 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
450 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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7.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
7.42 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
47 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
632 mi
Range
567 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
545 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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