The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 54,400
€ 53,500
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 400.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.8
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
107.3
176
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 400
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.16 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
562 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 400
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
