The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 44,200
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 250 BlueTEC
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.4 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 250 BlueTEC
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 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
187 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
954 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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