The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 63,400

€ 44,400

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 320 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI 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 320 CDI Station Wagon
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.1 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
173 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
17.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
384 mi
Range
562 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI 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).
150.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI 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