The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 37,400
€ 61,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 280 is 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.6
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.9
180.6 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.4 %
General
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
446 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 280
174.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
