The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 39,000

€ 67,900

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 220 d is 2.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.1 %

General
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 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 651.921
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 d
168 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
20.34 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
59 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
49 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
637 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
637 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data