The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 36,100
 Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 Compressor
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 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
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 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 200 Compressor
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 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 200 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 271.950
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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
158 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
519 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 200 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