The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 61,700

€ 60,400

€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 450 AMG Station Wagon is 6.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
111.8
185.1
108.7
178.8
185.1 in
Length
178.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %

General
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 450 AMG Station Wagon
362 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
10.57 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
31 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
533 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
533 mi
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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