The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 35,900

€ 61,200

€ 35,900
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 CDI is 4.1 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1447
1770
2008
1422
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4586
2760
4545
4586 mm
Length
4545 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.26 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
134 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
270 NM
540 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
11.75 kg/bhp
4.16 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
43 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
631 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
631 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 CDI
133.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data