The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 30,000

€ 70,800

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 23.3 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 3.4 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1465
1855
2055
1431
1811
2011
1855 mm
Width
1811 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1465 mm
Height
1431 mm
2737
4865
2810
4632
4865 mm
Length
4632 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2255 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.18 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KL1G
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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10.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.57 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
889 mi
Range
472 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data