The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 38,800
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,800
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 a little. The Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC is 5.8 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
1810
2020
1409
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1442 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
2840
4686
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
4686 mm
Length
4628 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2160 kg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.01 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
400 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
9.23 kg/bhp
4.17 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
71 mpg
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
59 mpg
city
28 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
637 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
637 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data