The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 50,900
€ 53,800
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 400.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
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 400
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.64 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
513 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
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
