The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 62,900
€ 49,300
€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.1
71.5
79.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
181.1
178.8 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.69 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 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
184 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 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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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
17.5 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
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
403 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
570 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
