The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 47,800
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 38,200
 Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
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 220 CDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.67 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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 220 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 646.811
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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
362 mi
Range
612 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data