The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 2.6 cm lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1422
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
1817
2015
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1448 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
2760
4520
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1760 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2245 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.53 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
7.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
533 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
158.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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