The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 75,800
€ 32,500
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 160
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 160
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.11 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
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 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
187 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
405 mi
Range
447 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
108 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
