The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 40,400

€ 65,900

€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.7
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178.8
181.1 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.25 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S 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 651.911
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
168 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
136 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.85 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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