The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 63,400

€ 63,500

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 6.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
57.7
71.5
79.3
56.7
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
178.8
111.8
185.6
178.8 in
Length
185.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.55 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
173 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.08 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
10.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
384 mi
Range
428 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG 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).
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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