The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 57,900
€ 49,100
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 300 de.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 de
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 300 de
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.19 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 de
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 300 de
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 300 de
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 de
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 de
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
13.83 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
157 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
157 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
17 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
400 mi
Range
2071 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
2071 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
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).
30.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
30.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 de
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
