The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 63,300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 45,300
 Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Coupé
€ 63,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.27 %
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
E92
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
395 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Coupé

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
9.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
9.13 lb/hp
14.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
408 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 Coupé
181.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data