The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 42,500

€ 61,200

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1448
1770
2008
1422
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1448 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4586
2760
4545
4586 mm
Length
4545 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.24 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
540 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
4.16 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
595 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data