The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 280 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.5 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
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.64 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
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
8-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
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 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
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data