The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 40,600
€ 65,900
€ 40,600
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.7
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
108.7
181.1
108.7
178.8
181.1 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.26 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
229 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17.27 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
31 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
489 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
489 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
