The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 89,900
![ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B3_E92.png)
€ 29,100
![Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_CLC_CL203.webp)
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé is 6.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
54.9
70.2
78
55.3
68
81.8
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
182
106.9
175.1
182 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
![ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B3_E92.png)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.47 %
![Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_CLC_CL203.png)
General
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 271.911
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
402 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
398 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
186 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
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ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
8.83 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
25 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
408 mi
Range
514 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
408 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
181.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft