The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 46,500
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
€ 65,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900

ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
181.1 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
E91
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S 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 651.912
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
201 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
19.03 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
43 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
667 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
667 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
113.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft