The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,100
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1437
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
1817
2015
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1437 mm
Height
1444 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
2760
4545
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
2760
4586
4545 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
7.98 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol 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 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
174 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
4.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.94 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
655 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data