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 15.5 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
57.7
73
80.9
54.9
68.5
76.3
73 in
Width
68.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.7 in
Height
54.9 in
107.8
191.5
107.3
176
191.5 in
Length
176 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.17 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
KL1G
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
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
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
