The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

€ 31,500
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 47,800
 ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 39.4 cm longer, 11.6 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 3.3
1465
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
1855
2055
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
1739
1939
1855 mm
Width
1739 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1465 mm
Height
1395 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
2737
4865
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
2725
4471
4865 mm
Length
4471 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 3.3
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
260 kg
15.2 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 3.3
KL1G
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 3.3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.25 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
5.25 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
362 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
204.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data