The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 89,900

€ 35,200

€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 230.
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
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 230
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.03 %

General
ALPINA B3 GT3 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 GT3 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-K30
Engine Code
M 272.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
402 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
398 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
186 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLC 230
▶ REPLAY
8.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
8.83 lb/hp
16.95 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
25 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
408 mi
Range
423 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
408 mi
423 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
181.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
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