The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 46,600
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,600
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 BlueTEC is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
184.5 in
Length
178.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
18.21 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
854 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
854 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
98.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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