The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 50,000

€ 34,500

€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is 4 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the Mercedes CLC 220 CDI.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
1367
1757
2035
1405
1728
2078
1757 mm
Width
1728 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1367 mm
Height
1405 mm
2725
4488
2715
4448
4488 mm
Length
4448 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.45 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
E46
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 646.963

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 bhp
148 bhp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
362 NM
340 NM
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
4.82 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
26 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
359 mi
Range
602 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
602 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
2
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L