The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 33,300
 Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
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 180 Compressor
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.84 %
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
E46
Generation
W204
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
158 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
539 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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