The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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 S Bi-Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.4 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 S 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 S 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-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 S 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