The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 42,900
€ 69,700
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.89 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 651.911
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 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
147 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
632 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
