The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 43,800
 Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 220 d
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

ⓘ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 d
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.96 %
Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
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 d
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 d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
531 mi
Mercedes C 220 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
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