The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 57,900

€ 36,200

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 230.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
1422
1817
2015
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.38 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 272.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
177 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.66 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
7.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
400 mi
Range
450 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
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