The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 62,900

€ 42,800

€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘ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 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
57.1
71.5
79.3
57.4
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
108.7
178.8
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 Station Wagon
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.44 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
184 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
16.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
403 mi
Range
555 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
555 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 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