The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 48,400

€ 63,400

€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘ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 d Station Wagon is 6.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.7
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
185.1
108.7
178.8
185.1 in
Length
178.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.31 %

General
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
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)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d 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 651.921
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 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
201 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
18.76 lb/hp
11.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
50 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
43 mpg
city
16 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
872 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
872 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
96.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft