The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 65,900
€ 38,100
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.7
71.5
79.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
181.1
178.8 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.09 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
181 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
27.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
388 mi
Range
632 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
