The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 67,900
€ 42,300
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.05 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-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 turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
191 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
191 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
188 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
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9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
490 mi
Range
579 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
579 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
