The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 39,600
€ 60,400
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.1
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178.8
181.1 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.26 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
228 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
25 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
428 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
428 mi
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
181.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
