The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 58,800
€ 41,200
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250
56
71.5
79.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178.9
111.8
184.5
178.9 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
400 mi
Range
586 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 250
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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
