The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 57,900
€ 53,800
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 400.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
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 400
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.79 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
400 mi
Range
513 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
