The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 61,200

€ 42,300

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1422
1817
2015
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4545
2760
4586
4545 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.82 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
540 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
186 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
4.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4.16 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
408 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data