The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 84,700
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) Mercedes C 63 S AMG
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 84,700
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 Mercedes C 63 S AMG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
72.4
79.5
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
72.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
111.8
187.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.2 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
503 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
7.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
7.58 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
29 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
500 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 63 S AMG
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data