The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 40,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57.7
73
80.9
55.6
71.5
79.3
73 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.6 in
107.8
191.5
108.7
178.9
191.5 in
Length
178.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.88 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
KL1G
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
582 mi
Range
677 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
