The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 61,700
 Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 450 AMG
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 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 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 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 450 AMG
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.28 %
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
539 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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