The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 48,700
€ 72,600
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
182.2
185.1 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.02 %
General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
228 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
553 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
148 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
17.07 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
62 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
818 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
78.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
