The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 55,200
 Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 400 Station Wagon
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 400 Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 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
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.71 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
554 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 400 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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 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