The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor (07 - 10)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 34,200
 Mercedes C 200 Compressor (07 - 10) Mercedes C 200 Compressor
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor (07 - 10)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor (07 - 10)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.28 %
Mercedes C 200 Compressor (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
F30
Generation
W204
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 271.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
185 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 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 200 Compressor
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 200 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data