The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 44,400
 Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 250 d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 250 d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.46 %
Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
Straight-six gasoline 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 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
706 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
706 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 250 d
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