The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 200 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - 18)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 200 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - 18) Mercedes C 200 d
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - 18)
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.96 %
Mercedes C 200 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - 18)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
Mercedes C 200 d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
185 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes C 200 d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
554 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 200 d
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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data