The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 84,700
 Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) Mercedes C 63 S AMG
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 S AMG.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
72.4
79.5
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
111.8
187.2
178.9 in
Length
187.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.42 %
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 63 S AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
7.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
500 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
500 mi
Mercedes C 63 S 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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data