The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 50,900
€ 46,800
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 300.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 300
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 300
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.81 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 300
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 300
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 300
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
12.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 300
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
672 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
672 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 300
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
