The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 72,900
€ 42,500
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 4.6 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1431
1811
2011
1448
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1431 mm
Height
1448 mm
2810
4632
2760
4586
4632 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.29 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
660 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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3.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3.93 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
409 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
