The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 50,900
€ 39,800
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
1395
1739
1939
1444
1770
2008
1739 mm
Width
1770 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1395 mm
Height
1444 mm
2725
4471
2760
4586
4471 mm
Length
4586 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.03 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
E46
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
334 mi
Range
446 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
