The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,300
 Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300

ⓘ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 220 BlueTEC
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 220 BlueTEC
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.84 %
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
190 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data