The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (13 - 14)
€ 49,600

€ 86,600

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,600
ⓘ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 9.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
54.7
68.5
76.3
57
70.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
70.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.7 in
Height
57 in
107.3
176.3
108.9
185.5
176.3 in
Length
185.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.04 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 156.985

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
500 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
450 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
163 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
7.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
359 mi
Range
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
334 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 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).
233 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
233 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Editon 507 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










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