The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 45,900
 Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,900

ⓘ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 250 d Station Wagon
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 250 d Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.03 %
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d 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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d 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 651.921
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 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d 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 d Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
183 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
690 mi
Mercedes C 250 d 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft