The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 67,900

€ 42,500

€ 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 1.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.5
71.3
79.2
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.5 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
180.6
182.2 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
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 320 CDI
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
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
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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).
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data