The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
€ 34,200

€ 75,800

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 Compressor is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.28 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
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 5500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.15 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
31 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
405 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
539 mi
405 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
144 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
144 kWh
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data