The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (13 - 15)
€ 50,000

€ 38,500

€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
55.4
69.7
78.6
69.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
53.8 in
Height
55.4 in
107.3
176.7
108.7
180.7
176.7 in
Length
180.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
E46
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
168 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
15 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
359 mi
Range
894 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
894 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data