The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 50,300
€ 72,600
€ 50,300
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon is 2.8 inches longer and an inch taller.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
182.4
185.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.33 %
General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
201 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.76 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
52 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
912 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
912 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 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
