The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)

€ 49,600
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 39,200
 Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 280 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 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 280 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 280 Station Wagon
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.68 %
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 272.947
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 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
163 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
436 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 280 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