The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 58,800

€ 36,100

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
1422
1817
2015
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4545
2760
4586
4545 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.51 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 271.950

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
177 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
400 mi
Range
519 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data