The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 58,800

€ 38,900

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.51 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 271.860

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
310 NM
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
177 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.49 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
7.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
400 mi
Range
509 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
509 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data