The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
€ 47,900

€ 75,800

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
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 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.982
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
12.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
12.36 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
494 mi
Range
405 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
405 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data