The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 44,600
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
1739
1939
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1770
2008
1739 mm
Width
1770 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1395 mm
Height
1444 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
2725
4471
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
2760
4586
4471 mm
Length
4586 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1675 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2190 kg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.87 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol 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 651.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

96 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
5.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.33 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.65 kg/bhp
8.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
679 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
679 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data