The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 61,800
€ 38,200
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.6 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178.9
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 220 CDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.55 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
384 mi
Range
612 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 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).
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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 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
