The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 48,300
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300

ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1409
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1409 mm
Height
1444 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
2760
4586
4628 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2220 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.85 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 642.834
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
261 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
620 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
4.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.53 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.34 kg/bhp
6.53 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data