The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 34,400
 Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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 11.5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
1739
1939
1447
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1739 mm
Width
1770 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1395 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
2725
4471
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
2760
4586
4471 mm
Length
4586 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.17 %
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
158 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
5.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.65 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
524 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
524 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data