The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 32,600
€ 47,800
€ 32,600
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 2.4 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 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
1465
1855
2055
1395
1739
1939
1855 mm
Width
1739 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1465 mm
Height
1395 mm
2737
4865
2725
4471
4865 mm
Length
4471 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.16 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
KL1G
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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9.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.25 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.78 kg/bhp
5.25 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
567 mi
Range
362 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
204.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
440 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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