The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 35,300
		
					 
					€ 64,200
					
					 
					€ 35,300
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 64,200
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is  4.1 cm longer,  4.7 cm narrower and  1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
				
				Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
				1447
							
							1770
							
							2008
							
						1437
							
							1817
															
							2015
							
						1770 mm
					Width
					1817 mm
				2008 mm
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					2015 mm
				1447 mm
					Height
					1437 mm
				2760
							
							4586
							
						2760
							
							4545
							
						4586 mm
					Length
					4545 mm
				2760 mm
					Wheelbase
					2760 mm
				Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
				1565 kg
					Kerb Weight
					1755 kg
				2080 kg
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
2200 kg
				 
								Weight Difference:
								190 kg
									10.83 %
								 
								General
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
				W204
	
					Generation
					E90
				Saloon
	
					Car Body Style
					Saloon
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Super Unleaded (98 RON)
				
Rear-wheel drive
					Drive
					Permanent all-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed automatic transmission
				Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
				Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
					2979 CC
134 bhp
						at 2800 rpm
					Power
					395 bhp
						at 6000 rpm
					Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						134 bhp
						395 bhp
						ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					360 NM
						at 1600 rpm
					Max. Torque
					540 NM
						at 4500 rpm
					Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						360 NM
						540 NM
						ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
				
							
							
							135 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							183 mph
						
					9.2 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					4.7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
128 m
							0.000 sec
								 
								Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
65 m
							0.000 sec
								 
								ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
						11.68 kg/bhp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					4.44 kg/bhp
						
				Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						11.68 kg/bhp
						4.44 kg/bhp
						ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						59 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						28 mpg
						
					
				Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						59 mpg
						28 mpg
						ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					48 mpg
					city
					20 mpg
						
				69 mpg
					motorway
					No data
						
				59 L
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					63 L
						764 mi
					Range
					391 mi
				Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						764 mi
						391 mi
						ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Environmental Impact
	
				98.8 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).
189.4 kWh
						
				Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						98.8 kWh
						189.4 kWh
						ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				125 g/km (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					232 g/km (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				515 kg
					Maximum Payload
					445 kg
				475 L
					Boot Capacity
					450 L
				








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