The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
€ 42,300

€ 72,900

€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.76 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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 651.912
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
141 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.98 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
679 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
409 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
111 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data