The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 39,000

€ 61,200

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 d is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
56
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.9
184.5 in
Length
178.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.76 %

General
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d
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 651.921
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 3000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
168 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
20.34 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
59 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
49 mpg
city
17 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
637 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
637 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
82.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data