The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,300
 Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.55 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 651.912
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 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
174 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
679 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
679 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data