The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 33,000
 Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) Mercedes C 160
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.6 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
111.8
184.5
178.9 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.94 %
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
183 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
447 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
108 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data