The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 38,200
€ 61,800
€ 38,200
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 a little. The Mercedes C 220 CDI is 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.6
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.9
180.6 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.55 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
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 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
141 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
612 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
137.9 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 CDI
137.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
