The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 50,900
€ 44,700
€ 50,900
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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 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 220 d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.12 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
Straight-six gasoline 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
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
191 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
191 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
162 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
13 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
334 mi
Range
490 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
