The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

€ 47,800
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
108.7
180.6
176 in
Length
180.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.35 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
165 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
362 mi
Range
632 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data