The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 36,000

€ 77,600

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3439 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.44 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
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 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.820
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
181 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19 lb/hp
9.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
509 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
509 mi
444 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
136.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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