The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 49,100
€ 61,800
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 de is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 300 de
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.6 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 de
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.4 %
General
Mercedes C 300 de
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 de
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
302 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
13.83 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
157 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
2071 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
2071 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
30.9 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
30.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
53 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
