The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 47,800
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 36,300
 Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.24 %
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
165 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
362 mi
Range
667 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
667 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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