The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 48,500
 Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 300 d
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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 d.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 d
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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 d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.84 %
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 d
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
463 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
463 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300 d
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