The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (19 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,700

€ 72,600

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
182.2
185.1 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3296 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
17.87 %

General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Station Wagon
127 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
25.95 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
41 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
439 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
109.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft