The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 75,800

€ 38,600

€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.56 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
187 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
449 mi
Range
655 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data