The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,400
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 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
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.13 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 642.830
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 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
135.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data