The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 31,500
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
73 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
191.5 in
Length
182.2 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.46 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KL1G
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
490 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data