The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 48,300
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.1 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1770
2008
1422
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1444 mm
Height
1422 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
2760
4586
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
2760
4545
4586 mm
Length
4545 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.52 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.834
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
261 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
620 NM
540 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
6.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
6.53 kg/bhp
4.16 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data