The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

€ 44,700
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15) Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
€ 60,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
69.7
78.6
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.4 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
108.7
180.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
180.7 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.5 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
C204
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
201 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
18.21 lb/hp
10.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
48 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
748 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
100.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data