The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 44,600
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.76 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.912
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 4200 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.37 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
111 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data