The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 39,200

€ 61,200

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 200 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
56
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 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 200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.95 %

General
Mercedes C 200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200
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 274.920
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 200
181 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 200
221 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
17.85 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 200
44 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
481 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 200
481 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 200
100.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data