The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 63,500
 Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
€ 72,600
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 3.4 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
185.6
182.2 in
Length
185.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.29 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
F31
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)
8-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.08 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 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
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
428 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
299 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft