The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 41,500
 Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 200
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.39 %
Mercedes C 200 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
190 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
18.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 200
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
418 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
418 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data