The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 38,200

€ 75,800

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 CDI is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1444
1770
2008
1431
1811
2011
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1444 mm
Height
1431 mm
2760
4586
2810
4632
4586 mm
Length
4632 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2255 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
9.83 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 bhp
434 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
400 NM
660 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
141 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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9.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
9.55 kg/bhp
4.1 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
42 mpg
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
612 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data