The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 47,800
€ 44,300
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 d
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.9 in
Height
56.8 in
107.3
176
111.8
184.5
176 in
Length
184.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.1 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 d
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 d
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 651.921
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
362 mi
Range
723 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
723 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
