The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

€ 63,300
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 26,900
 Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 63,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo Coupé is 6.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
68
81.8
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
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 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.1 %
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 271.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
395 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
398 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
186 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
9.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
9.13 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
559 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
408 mi
559 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
181.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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