The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 60,400

€ 37,800

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
57.1
71.5
79.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
181.1
178.8 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
175 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
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10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
395 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
135.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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