The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
€ 65,900

€ 86,300

€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
57.7
71.5
79.3
56.7
72.4
79.5
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
178.8
111.8
187.8
178.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4996 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
181 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.89 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
7.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
388 mi
Range
488 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
488 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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