The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 33,000
€ 75,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 160 is 2.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.11 %
General
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 S 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
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
447 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
