The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
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 320 CDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.48 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
185 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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