The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 50,900
€ 79,300
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.6
70.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
70.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
56.6 in
107.3
176
108.9
186.1
176 in
Length
186.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
342 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
342 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
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).
227.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
