The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 50,900
€ 41,100
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is 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
68.5
76.3
56.9
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
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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 651.911
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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
334 mi
Range
655 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
655 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
1113 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
