The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 44,700

€ 58,800

€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 220 d is 14.1 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1442
1810
2020
1422
1817
2015
1810 mm
Width
1817 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1442 mm
Height
1422 mm
2840
4686
2760
4545
4686 mm
Length
4545 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2245 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.2 %

General
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
N54-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
191 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
191 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
400 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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8.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 d
8.72 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
54 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
490 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
490 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
107 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
107 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data