The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 77,600
€ 47,100
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
181.1
182.4 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.14 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.830
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
185 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
16.92 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
405 mi
Range
603 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
405 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
174.3 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
174.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
