The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 89,900

€ 32,300

€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 200 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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 200 Compressor
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.85 %

General
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 271.957

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
402 hp
181 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Performance
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
186 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
8.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
8.83 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
25 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
408 mi
Range
488 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
408 mi
488 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
181.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft