The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 450 AMG is 2.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 450 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.51 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 450 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 450 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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 450 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 450 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 450 AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data