The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 36,600
 Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18) Mercedes C 200 d
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 d.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 d
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)
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 d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.35 %
Mercedes C 200 d (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 d
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 d
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 d
168 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 d

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
60 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 200 d
15 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
653 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 200 d
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).
80.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 200 d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data