The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 75,800
€ 77,100
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.6
70.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182.4
108.9
186.1
182.4 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
F30
Generation
W204
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 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
449 mi
Range
306 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
