The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 57,900
€ 39,200
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
56
71.5
79.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.95 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
177 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 200
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
400 mi
Range
455 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
455 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
