The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
€ 57,900

€ 77,600

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
56
71.5
79.3
56.1
72.4
79.5
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178
111.8
187.3
178 in
Length
187.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.72 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
400 mi
Range
414 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 63 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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data