The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 36,200
€ 64,200
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 230 is 4.1 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1444
1770
2008
1437
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1444 mm
Height
1437 mm
2760
4586
2760
4545
4586 mm
Length
4545 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.25 %
General
Mercedes C 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
245 NM
540 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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7.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
7.66 kg/bhp
4.44 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
450 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
