The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
€ 56,200
€ 78,100
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘ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 11.5 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.7
72.4
79.5
68.5 in
Width
72.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.7 in
Height
56.7 in
107.3
176.3
111.8
187.8
176.3 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.69 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
156 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
8.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
488 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
488 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
