The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 50,000
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Coupé
€ 30,900
 Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is 1.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
53.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
69.2 in
Width
68 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
53.8 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
176.7 in
Length
175.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
E46
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
E5/1
Engine Code
M 271.946
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
168 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
494 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft