The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 44,600
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.64 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.912
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 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
162 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
679 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
679 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data