The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 50,900
€ 35,900
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
57
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
107.3
176
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 200 CDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.02 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 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
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
631 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 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
