The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 72,900
€ 44,000
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 300
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.8
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
110.6
182.4
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 300
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.81 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
612 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
