The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 77,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 36,000
 Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch lower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
185.1
182.4 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
18.71 %
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
185 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
424 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
444 mi
424 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
159.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft