The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
€ 50,900
€ 44,900
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 CDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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 CDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.94 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
562 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
150.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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
