The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 43,200

€ 72,600

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
182.2
185.1 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.27 %

General
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
168 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
21.19 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
53 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
579 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
90.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft