The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 65,900

€ 40,000

€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 220 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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 220 CDI Station Wagon
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.09 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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 220 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
181 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
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10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
388 mi
Range
603 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft