The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 56,200
€ 53,700
€ 56,200
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
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.66 %
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
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 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
156 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 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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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 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
20 mpg
combined
112 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
112 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
334 mi
Range
1479 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
1479 mi
Mercedes C 350 e 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).
39.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
39.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 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
1102 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
