The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 64,200

€ 42,500

€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.6
71.5
79.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.9
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 320 CDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.13 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 320 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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 320 CDI
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9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
391 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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