The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 36,100
 Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 Compressor
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.6 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178.9 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.24 %
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
E90
Generation
W204
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 271.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
183 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
519 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data