The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 31,500
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 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 12.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
73 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
191.5 in
Length
178.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.79 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KL1G
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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