The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 32,500
€ 61,800
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 160 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.6 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.9
184.5 in
Length
178.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.94 %
General
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
447 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
108 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
