The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)

€ 49,600
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
176.3 in
Length
181.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.97 %
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
163 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
15 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
695 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
695 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft