The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 61,200
€ 77,100
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 18.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 1.6 cm lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
1422
1817
2015
1438
1795
2008
1817 mm
Width
1795 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1438 mm
2760
4545
2765
4726
4545 mm
Length
4726 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2765 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
4.91 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
6208 CC
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
480 bhp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 bhp
480 bhp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
540 NM
600 NM
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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4.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.6 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4.16 kg/bhp
3.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
408 mi
Range
306 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
