The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 41,100
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 4.6 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
1811
2011
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1431 mm
Height
1444 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
2810
4632
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
2760
4586
4632 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.28 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
660 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
190 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
3.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3.93 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
655 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data