The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,200
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 250 BlueTEC
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.03 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
177 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
954 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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