The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)

€ 60,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 32,900
 Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 230
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is 5.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
68
81.8
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
180.3 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
177 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230

▶ REPLAY
10.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.15 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
24 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
419 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
403 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
183.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft