The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,600
 Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18) Mercedes C 200 d
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 2.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
182.2 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.87 %
Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 d

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 200 d
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
653 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 200 d
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).
80.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data