The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 58,800

€ 38,600

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2115 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.13 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
177 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
400 mi
Range
655 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data