The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 75,800
€ 39,900
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 264.915
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
187 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 200
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
449 mi
Range
418 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
418 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
