The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 60,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 38,200
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4641 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.28 %
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 271.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
175 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

 REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
489 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
489 mi
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft