The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 35,000
€ 67,900
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 160 is 2.3 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
55.5 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.2
184.5 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.35 %
General
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.35 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
411 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 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
