The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 60,200
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 43 AMG
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 43 AMG
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
526 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data