The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 76,400
 Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) Mercedes C 63 AMG
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
72.4
79.5
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
111.8
187.2
178.9 in
Length
187.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.07 %
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
500 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
500 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data