The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 32,600
€ 61,200
€ 32,600
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 2.4 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 2.4
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.7
73
80.9
56
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
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 S Bi-Turbo
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.88 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
KL1G
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
567 mi
Range
408 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
181.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
ALPINA B3 S 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
