The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 42,500
€ 61,800
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 350 CDI is 4.1 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1448
1770
2008
1437
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1448 mm
Height
1437 mm
2760
4586
2760
4545
4586 mm
Length
4545 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.13 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA B3 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-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
510 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
41 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
595 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
384 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).
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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA B3 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
