The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 74,700
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 42,800
 Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
€ 74,700
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 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 250 Station Wagon
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 (18 - 19)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 250 Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.2 %
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 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 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
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
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
188 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 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
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
555 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
409 mi
555 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
106.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
172.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 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
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