The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 50,900
€ 38,800
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 220 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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 220 BlueTEC
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.51 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
162 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
13 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
334 mi
Range
637 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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).
82.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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
