The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 41,200
€ 58,800
€ 41,200
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 250 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 250
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 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
General
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 250
44 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
586 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes C 250
586 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250
100.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
