The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 36,100

€ 67,900

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 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 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.33 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
519 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
490 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).
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 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
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data