The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,200
 Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 200
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 2.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
184.5
182.2 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.52 %
Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
190 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 200
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
481 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
481 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data