The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 41,700
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,700
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 2.3 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
184.5 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.69 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
161 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
20.61 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
59 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
637 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data