The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
€ 52,700
€ 50,200
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 300 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 300 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 300 CDI Station Wagon
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.37 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 642.832
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 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
160 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
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12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
332 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
570 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI 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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 300 CDI 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
