The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 36,100
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 Compressor
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.33 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data