The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 38,200
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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 S Bi-Turbo
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.43 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S 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-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
141 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
408 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 S 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