The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 280.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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 280 (07 - 11)
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 280
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.4 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 280
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
446 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
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