The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,900

€ 75,800

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 S 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 S Bi-Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.15 %

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

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
168 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
295 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
21.46 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
51 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
554 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
554 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
94.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 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
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data