The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

€ 47,800
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 36,400
 Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (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
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 651.911
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 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
165 mph
Maximum Speed
144 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 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
362 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 220 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data