The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 53,500
 Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 400
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 400
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 400
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.51 %
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
562 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 400
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