The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 44,200

€ 72,600

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 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 651.912
Engine Code
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
168 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
136 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
22.77 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
43 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
667 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
667 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
113.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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