The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 64,200

€ 43,800

€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 220 d.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.8
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
108.7
178.9
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 220 d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.85 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
183 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d
▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
17 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
391 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
531 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data