The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 49,300
€ 77,600
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.89 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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17.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17.5 lb/hp
9.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
570 mi
444 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
