The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 3.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1409
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1409 mm
Height
1448 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
2760
4586
4628 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2185 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.88 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data