The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 74,700

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.52 %

General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 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
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
201 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
229 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
17.27 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
35 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
547 mi
Range
460 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
547 mi
460 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
127 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
127 kWh
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft