The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 33,500
 Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18) Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 160 Station Wagon
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18)
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 Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18)
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 160 Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.4 %
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
186 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.71 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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