The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 70,000
 Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes C 63 AMG
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
108.9
186.1
178.9 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
451 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
8.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
306 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data