The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 41,300
€ 61,800
€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 220 BlueTEC is 14.1 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1442
1810
2020
1437
1817
2015
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1442 mm
Height
1437 mm
2840
4686
2760
4545
4686 mm
Length
4545 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
10.54 %
General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
400 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
9.35 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
66 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
53 mpg
city
19 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
592 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
592 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 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
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
