The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
€ 54,400
€ 77,600
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 11.3 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.1
72.4
79.5
68.5 in
Width
72.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
107.3
176
111.8
187.3
176 in
Length
187.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.61 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
414 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
