The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 62,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 45,700
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
185.1
178.8 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.76 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
184 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
912 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
912 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft