The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 49,600
€ 44,200
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 250 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.4
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
107.3
176.3
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 250 CDI Station Wagon
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.96 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 250 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 651.911
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
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
163 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
359 mi
Range
719 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
