The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 74,700

€ 40,800

€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch lower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
185.1
182.4 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.32 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
188 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
460 mi
Range
455 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
455 mi
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
153.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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