The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 72,900
		
					 
					€ 46,100
					
					 
					€ 72,900
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 46,100
				ⓘ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  1.8 inches longer,  1.6 inches wider and  0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350.
				
				ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Mercedes C 350
				56.3
							
							71.3
							
							79.2
							
						57
							
							69.7
															
							79.1
							
						71.3 in
					Width
					69.7 in
				79.2 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					79.1 in
				56.3 in
					Height
					57 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 350
				3759 lb
					Curb Weight
					3549 lb
				4828 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4619 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								209 lb
									5.56 %
								 
								General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Mercedes C 350
				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
					7-speed automatic transmission
				Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Mercedes C 350
				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 272.961

4
Valves
					4
6
Cylinders
					6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
					3.5 L / 171 cu in
434 hp
						at 5500 rpm
					Power
					268 hp
						at 6000 rpm
					ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
						434 hp
						268 hp
						Mercedes C 350
					487 lb‑ft
						at 3000 rpm
					Max. Torque
					258 lb‑ft
						at 2400 rpm
					ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
						487 lb‑ft
						258 lb‑ft
						Mercedes C 350
					Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Mercedes C 350
				
							
							
							190 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							155 mph
						
					4.3 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					6.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
197 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
292 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Mercedes C 350
▶ REPLAY
						8.66 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					13.24 lb/hp
						
				ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
						8.66 lb/hp
						13.24 lb/hp
						Mercedes C 350
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Mercedes C 350
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						26 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						24 mpg
						
					
				ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
						26 mpg
						24 mpg
						Mercedes C 350
					19 mpg
					city
					17 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					32 mpg
						
				15.9 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					17.4 gal
						409 mi
					Range
					423 mi
				ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
						409 mi
						423 mi
						Mercedes C 350
					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).
183.8 kWh
						
				ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
						172.4 kWh
						183.8 kWh
						Mercedes C 350
					Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4 / Euro 5
						
				333 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					373 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Mercedes C 350
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1069 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1069 lb
				13.6 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					13.5 cu ft
				









No data
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					No data
				






