The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 54,400
€ 37,400
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 280.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.9
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
107.3
176
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 280
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
446 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 280
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
