The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800

ⓘ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 320 CDI is 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
180.6 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data