The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 42,800

€ 69,700

€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon is 2.8 inches longer and an inch taller.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
182.4
185.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.2 %

General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
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 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
208 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
16.38 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
42 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
555 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
555 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
106.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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