The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 49,000

€ 72,600

€ 49,000
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 slightly. The Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate is 3.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1459
1770
2008
1431
1811
2011
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1459 mm
Height
1431 mm
2760
4601
2810
4632
4601 mm
Length
4632 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1810 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2340 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2320 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.9 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
221 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
510 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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8.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
8.19 kg/bhp
4.57 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
35 mpg
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
506 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
506 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
166.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
495 L











1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L