The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 52,700

€ 44,000

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 220 d Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 d 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 220 d Station Wagon
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.46 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
191 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
191 hp
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
160 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
332 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
531 mi
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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