The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 36,800
€ 31,500
€ 36,800
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 D3 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55.6
71.5
79.3
57.7
73
80.9
71.5 in
Width
73 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.6 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178
107.8
191.5
178 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.62 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
E90
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
M47
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
642 mi
Range
856 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
