The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 32,600
€ 61,800
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.7
73
80.9
56.6
71.5
79.3
73 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
56.6 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 B3 Bi-Turbo
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.04 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KL1G
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
567 mi
Range
384 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
193.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
