The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11)
€ 72,600
€ 42,600
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
181.1
182.4 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.22 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S204
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
183 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
466 mi
Range
692 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
692 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
