The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 53,800
 Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 400
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800

ⓘ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 400
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (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 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (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 400
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.89 %
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
185 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
513 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
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