The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 38,000
 Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
111.8
185.1
182.4 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.25 %
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
183 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft