The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 49,100

€ 57,900

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 e is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 300 e
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
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.19 %

General
Mercedes C 300 e
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 e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in 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
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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13.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
13.22 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
124 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1635 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1635 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
36 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 e
36 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data