The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 69,700

€ 49,200

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
181.1
182.4 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.19 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S204
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 276.957

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.71 lb/hp
12.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
484 mi
Range
578 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
578 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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