The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 44,300
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 250 d is 2.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes C 250 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.46 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 d
ALPINA B3 S 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 651.921
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 250 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
17.49 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
55 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
723 mi
409 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
88.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data