The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 50,200

€ 65,900

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.7
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178.8
181.1 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.95 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI 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 642.834
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
261 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
457 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
14.87 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
39 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
684 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
684 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
123.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft