The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 67,900

€ 38,200

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 4.6 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1431
1811
2011
1444
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1431 mm
Height
1444 mm
2810
4632
2760
4586
4632 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.87 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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4.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.22 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
490 mi
Range
612 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data