The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 53,600
 Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 400
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 400.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
1422
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
1817
2015
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
1810
2020
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1422 mm
Height
1442 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
2760
4545
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
2840
4686
4545 mm
Length
4686 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2210 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
E90
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes C 400
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
480 NM
Mercedes C 400

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.02 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
5.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 400
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
539 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data