The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,500
 Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.12 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
185 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
833 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data