The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 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 230.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
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 230
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.36 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
F30
Generation
W204
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 272.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
187 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 230
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
449 mi
Range
450 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data