The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 67,900

€ 36,400

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1409
1811
2011
1444
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1409 mm
Height
1444 mm
2810
4628
2760
4586
4628 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.15 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol 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 651.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
190 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 kg/bhp
9.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
490 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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