The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,200
 Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1422
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
1817
2015
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1444 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
2760
4520
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.43 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
612 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data