The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,900
 Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes C 160
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 5.8 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 160.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
1409
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
1810
2020
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1409 mm
Height
1442 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
2840
4686
4628 mm
Length
4686 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
290 kg
17.21 %
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
F30
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
127 bhp
Mercedes C 160
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
210 NM
Mercedes C 160

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
190 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

▶ REPLAY
4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 kg/bhp
10.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
54 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes C 160
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
144 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).
98.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data