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 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 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 Bi-Turbo
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.2 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
N54-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
191 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
191 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
19.22 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
45 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data