The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 77,600

€ 63,500

€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.7
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.7 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
185.6
182.4 in
Length
185.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.6 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
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
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
185 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
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9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.08 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
10.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
428 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
444 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
159.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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