The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 34,200
 Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11) Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178.9 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.82 %
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 271.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
177 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
539 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data