The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 63,400

€ 48,300

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 Touring is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
57.7
71.5
79.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.8
111.8
185.1
178.8 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.31 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d 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 651.921

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 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d 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 d Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
173 mph
Maximum Speed
146 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 d Station Wagon
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
384 mi
Range
820 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
820 mi
Mercedes C 250 d 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).
102.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft