The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 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 slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.6 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.28 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol 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 651.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
188 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
4.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.22 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
490 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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