The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé (11 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 38,500

€ 63,800

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
55.4
69.7
78.6
55.5
70.2
78
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.4 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
180.7
108.7
180.3
180.7 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.46 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
C204
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
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-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
168 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
144 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 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
21.19 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
53 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
833 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
833 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Coupé
90.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data