The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.27 %
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
228 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
183 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
65 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
17 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
863 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
74 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data