The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 46,700
 Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 d.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
178.9 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
Straight-six gasoline 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 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
186 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
675 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
675 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data