The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,300

€ 63,400

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 6.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.7
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
185.1
108.7
178.8
185.1 in
Length
178.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.6 %

General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N54-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
168 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
20.93 lb/hp
11.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
45 mpg
city
16 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft