The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 46,600
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 72,600
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 46,600
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon is 2.8 inches longer and an inch taller.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
185.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.25 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
242 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.07 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
36 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
631 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft