The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 200 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 48,800
€ 40,300
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.9 in
Height
56.8 in
107.3
176
111.8
184.5
176 in
Length
184.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
E5/1
Engine Code
M 264.915
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
194 hp
Mercedes C 200
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200
168 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 200
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
359 mi
Range
432 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 200
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 200
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
