The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,900
 Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
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 320 CDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
562 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
150.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data