The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 48,500
 Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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 350
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.19 %
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350
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 272.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
410 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
410 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data