The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 57,900
€ 44,400
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
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 250 d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.03 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
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 d
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 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
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
▶ 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 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
400 mi
Range
706 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
706 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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
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
