The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 63,400
€ 42,900
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.7
71.5
79.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
181.1
178.8 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.23 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
173 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
384 mi
Range
632 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
