The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 56,200
€ 41,900
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.1 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S52-B33
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
156 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
334 mi
Range
853 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
853 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
