The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 74,700
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 61,900
 Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900

ⓘ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 43 AMG Station Wagon
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 43 AMG Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.52 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
519 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG 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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
153.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft