The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,400
 Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.6 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
178.9 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.38 %
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
174 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
62 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
16 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
670 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
78.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data