The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
€ 53,600
€ 66,300
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 400 Coupé is 2.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
55.4
71.3
79.4
55.5
70.2
78
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.4 in
Height
55.5 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
C205
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
328 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
354 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
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11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
11.26 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
31 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
539 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
539 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
144 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
144 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















