The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 46,600
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 250 BlueTEC
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.01 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
158 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
14 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
854 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
854 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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