The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 49,200

€ 58,800

€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 300 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
56
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.9
184.5 in
Length
178.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %

General
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
N54-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
268 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.28 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 300
36 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes C 300
621 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300
125 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data