The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 47,100
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 47,100
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate is 2.7 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1459
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1410
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1459 mm
Height
1410 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
2760
4601
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
4601 mm
Length
4628 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1750 kg
Kerb Weight
1820 kg
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2295 kg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.85 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 642.830
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
228 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
540 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate

62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

 REPLAY
7.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
7.68 kg/bhp
4.5 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
42 mpg
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
603 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
139.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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