The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 76,400
 Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) Mercedes C 63 AMG
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
72.4
79.5
71.3 in
Width
72.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
111.8
187.2
182.2 in
Length
187.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.27 %
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
500 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
500 mi
Mercedes C 63 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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data