The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
€ 66,300

€ 36,500

€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé is 6.9 inches longer and 2.1 inches wider.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
55.5
70.2
78
55.5
68
81.8
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.5 in
Height
55.5 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 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.18 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
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 272.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
395 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 350
▶ REPLAY
9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
9.74 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
24 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
391 mi
Range
406 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
391 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
189.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft