The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 31,500

€ 61,200

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 32 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1465
1855
2055
1422
1817
2015
1855 mm
Width
1817 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1465 mm
Height
1422 mm
2737
4865
2760
4545
4865 mm
Length
4545 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.8 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KL1G
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
540 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.16 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
4.16 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
856 mi
Range
408 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data