The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 72,900

€ 37,400

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.81 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
409 mi
Range
446 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data