The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 54,400
€ 47,600
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
54.9
68.5
76.3
57
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
57 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.37 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
W204
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 642.832
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 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
586 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
