The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178.9 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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