The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,700
 Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 CDI
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CDI
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178.9 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.11 %
Mercedes C 200 CDI (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
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 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
720 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
720 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data