The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 54,400
€ 32,500
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 160.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 160
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 160
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.71 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 160
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 160
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 160
158 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
337 mi
Range
447 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
108 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 160
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
