The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 49,600

€ 53,700

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.3
176.3
111.8
185.1
176.3 in
Length
185.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.59 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S205
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
275 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
275 hp
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
163 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
112 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
112 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
15 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
359 mi
Range
1479 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
1479 mi
Mercedes C 350 e 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).
39.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
39.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.8 cu ft