The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 44,800
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 44,800
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 300 is 2.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.6 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300
119.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data