The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 63,400
€ 39,200
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 280 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 280 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 280 Station Wagon
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.33 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
173 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
384 mi
Range
436 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
