The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 57,900

€ 61,900

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900
ⓘ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 17.9 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
1422
1817
2015
1429
1810
2020
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1422 mm
Height
1429 mm
2760
4520
2840
4699
4520 mm
Length
4699 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2225 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.52 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
385 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
385 bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
520 NM
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 43 AMG
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.43 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
4.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
400 mi
Range
441 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
223 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data