The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 54,400
€ 41,500
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 220 d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
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 220 d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
158 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
337 mi
Range
579 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
579 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
