The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 38,200
€ 72,600
€ 38,200
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. The Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.2
181.1 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3450 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.01 %
General
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.820
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
181 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
188 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 Bi-Turbo Touring
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19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19.06 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
31 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
489 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
489 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 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
