The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 63,400
€ 79,000
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,000
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
57.7
71.5
79.3
57
70.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.8
108.9
185.5
178.8 in
Length
185.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.64 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
173 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
384 mi
Range
301 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
301 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus 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).
257.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
257.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
