The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 41,700
 Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
161 hp
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
158 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
14 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
637 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
82.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data