The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 47,800

€ 44,700

€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21.5 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
1395
1739
1939
1442
1810
2020
1739 mm
Width
1810 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1395 mm
Height
1442 mm
2725
4471
2840
4686
4471 mm
Length
4686 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2245 kg

Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.91 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
E46
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
191 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
191 bhp
Mercedes C 220 d
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d
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5.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.25 kg/bhp
8.72 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
54 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
26 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
362 mi
Range
490 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
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).
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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
257 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
455 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data