The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 44,800
 Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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 300
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 300
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.6 %
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 300
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data