The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 57,900

€ 44,300

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 16.6 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
1422
1817
2015
1442
1810
2020
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1422 mm
Height
1442 mm
2760
4520
2840
4686
4520 mm
Length
4686 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.04 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
E90
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
Straight-six petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 d
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
177 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 d
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
7.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
66 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
400 mi
Range
723 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
723 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data