The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘ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 43 AMG is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.66 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data