The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 60,200
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.6 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
178.9 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.7 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
526 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data