The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 47,800
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 77,100
 Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100

ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
70.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
70.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.9
186.1
176 in
Length
186.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.18 %
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
362 mi
Range
306 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data