The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 50,900
€ 46,100
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350
54.9
68.5
76.3
57
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
57 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 350
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 272.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
423 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
