The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 72,600

€ 61,700

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 450 AMG Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.4
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
110.6
182.4
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 450 AMG Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 450 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 450 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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
466 mi
Range
533 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 450 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft